Workshop to promote good mental health in the workplace for first-responders

PRINCE GEORGE–A workshop aimed at promoting positive mental health amongst first-responders will take place in Prince George.

Leaders from first responder groups and public safety organizations are taking part in the, Building Resilient Workplaces workshop. The day-long workshop is scheduled for Oct. 30th and is organized by the BC First Responders Mental Health Committee.

The workshop will cover things such as mental health and resilience, the role that leaders have in promoting mental health in the workplace, addressing stigma, intervention and treatment, occupational awareness, and action planning. This is one of five workshops being held in BC.

“This is such a critical issue among first responders, and we want to provide leaders, influencers and implementers who have mental health responsibilities in their organization with solutions they can use to build resilient workplaces,” says Sergeant Ralph Kaisers, President of the Vancouver Police Union and Vice-President of the BC Police Association.