Building Hope: Suicide Awareness and Prevention in the Workplace

Build a supportive, stigma-free workplace. Learn effective strategies for suicide prevention, mental health support, and creating psychological safety.

Description

In high-stress environments like construction, suicide, and mental health challenges require attention. Join us for this valuable webinar to learn how to recognize risk factors, communicate effectively with at-risk individuals, and create a workplace culture of openness and psychological safety.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Recognizing Risk Factors & Warning Signs – Identify key factors and behaviors that indicate someone may be at risk.
  • Effective Communication Strategies – Learn how to support at-risk individuals with empathy and professionalism.
  • Building a Culture of Psychological Safety – Foster a supportive, stigma-free work environment that prioritizes mental health.

Why Attend?

  •  Learn how to identify and address mental health concerns in the workplace.
  •  Gain strategies to support individuals and create a safer work environment.
  •  Contribute to preventing suicide and promoting overall well-being

Register today to expand your knowledge and gain practical tools for supporting mental health in the workplace. Together, we can create a safer, more supportive environment for everyone

Disclaimer:The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice.    

Important Note: 

We encourage active participation in this workshop, which involves interactive elements such as polls, word clouds, and multiple-choice questions and the ability to submit questions to the presenters. To ensure a safe and confidential space, we want to highlight that you will have the option to interact with us anonymously using the interactive platform Slido.

Your privacy and comfort are of utmost importance, and we want to create an environment where everyone feels free to engage openly. If you have any concerns or questions about anonymity or the interactive features, please feel free to reach out to the ICBA Training Team at training@icba.ca 

 

Delivery Method:  Virtual Session – Zoom Webinar  

Course Fee Includes: Access to the course, course materials, and upon completion a digital certificate if requested.  

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Who Should Attend

This webinar is ideal for: 

  • HR professionals
  • Safety officers
  • Supervisors and managers
  • Team leads
  • Mental health advocates
  • Construction workers and field staff
  • Anyone interested in promoting mental health and preventing suicide in the workplace

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