Evidence and Interventions for Transforming Mental Health in the Workplace
4th Annual Canadian Congress for Research on Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplace
October 28, 29 and 30, 2009 at the Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
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CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION
The 4th Annual Canadian Congress on Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplace is the leading Canadian forum dedicated to exchanging scientific evidence to improve the working environment and the mental health of workers.
Hundreds of researchers, business leaders, policy-makers, service providers, and workers will gather over two and half days to share information on the latest research and practical, evidence-based policies, programs and tools.
Writer/producer/director/comedian Rick Green will start the Congress by talking about his documentary on Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), ADD & Loving It? The documentary scored huge ratings when it ran coast-to-coast on national television on September 18. Rick will talk about interviewing some of the top experts in the field, and the personal journey of both himself, and the documentary's host/subject, fellow comedian Patrick McKenna. Drawing upon responses to the film from people who have, or live with, ADHD, he will talk about the costs, the solutions, and the hope that comes with diagnosis and treatment. He will also share how his own ADHD dramatically affected his career, in very different ways, before and after it was diagnosed. The message: "Acceptance ends the suffering. Education is key to succeeding."
Six plenary sessions will focus on the contributions of research, media, and business to mental health in the workplace.
The research sessions look at leading-edge discoveries and identify major trends in research. They will address gaps of understanding and how research can be applied to address problems faced by employers and employees. Funders will also speak about research they have supported and how policymakers are applying practical principles based on what they have learned.
The media session takes on mental health and addiction from the journalist’s perspective. Learn what drives public interest in this area, the barriers to coverage of workplace mental health issues, and how media have contributed to public perceptions.
Key business leaders will also share their experiences - how their organizations address mental health issues, the costs, and the successes of their policies.
