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Opening Minds is a not-for-profit social enterprise that provides training and the tools to talk about mental health, change attitudes, and reduce stigma.

If you're in distress, call or text 9-8-8 any time. Emergency? Call 9-1-1.

12/26/2025

This season is busy. The days are full, the pace is fast.

Reclaim your rest anyway.

Not as a reward for getting through it all, but as a way to care for yourself in the midst of it.

12/24/2025

The Opening Minds team is sending best wishes for the holiday season!

Our offices will be closed from December 25 to January 1. If you need immediate mental health support during this time:

988: Call or text anytime for crisis support. In an emergency, dial 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency department

Wishing you safety and moments of joy this holiday season. ❄️

12/23/2025

As we round out 2025, strong leaders are showing that mental health support in the workplace isn’t a “nice-to-have”, it’s core to sustainable success.

A recent survey by Benefits Canada found that 93% of global employers are maintaining or expanding well-being programs into the new year, and 47% of employees ranked mental health as their top well-being priority.

If this year has taught us anything, it’s that intentional investment in your people isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s essential for engagement, productivity, and retention.

What goals could we set to continue to support mental health in 2026? Meaningful progress starts now, with a plan that’s strategic, measurable, and people-centered: https://ow.ly/xjzK50XNRpm

12/22/2025

As we wrap up 2025, we want to celebrate the milestones our community have reached.

We celebrate each step forward, each new skill learned, and each conversations started. This year showed us what’s possible when we come together. Here’s to carrying that momentum into the year ahead.

Wishing you the best for the upcoming holiday season!

12/19/2025

52% of Canadians report feelings of anxiety, depression, or isolation during the holiday season. (CMHA)

The end of the year can hold celebration and reunion, alongside long hours and full calendars. It can invite reflection, and, for many, moments of grief, remembrance, or quiet stress.

A reminder that this time of year looks and feels different for everyone. Let us make space for compassion, gentleness, and kindness this year end for ourselves and others.

12/18/2025

Mental health impacts your bottom line, but are you measuring it in a way that matters?

Join our Engagement team for a practical, data-informed webinar designed for HR, People & Culture, Finance, and Wellness leaders who want to move beyond awareness and into action. Learn which indicators to track, how to interpret them, and how to connect mental health initiatives to a clear ROI using the data you already have.

Thursday, January 15, 2026
12:00 PM ET (US & Canada)
Webinar will be hosted on Zoom

If you’re ready to build a mental health strategy in 2026 that aligns with your organizational goals, and prove its impact with confidence, this session is for you.

Save your spot and register today: https://ow.ly/8LBg50XLwvF

12/17/2025

Before you flip the calendar, pause and ask yourself: is mental health part of my 2026 plan?

Strong workplace mental health strategies don’t happen by accident, they’re built with intention, time, and the right support.

Get in touch with our team to build a mental health plan that works for your organization: https://ow.ly/kmu650XL4o7

12/12/2025

Understanding the duty to accommodate mental health isn’t only a legal obligation, it’s about making workplaces feel like they belong to everyone.

Mental health challenges aren’t always visible, but that doesn’t make them any less deserving of accomodation. Supporting each other with empathy, patience, and respect is what makes accommodation meaningful.

When we take the time to listen, to check in, and to adjust how we work together, we create a space where everyone can thrive.

Let's all understand what the duty to accommodate means. Read the blog to learn more: https://ow.ly/xUBg50XIF9S

12/11/2025

Have you taken Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training since 2023? You might be eligible for an exciting next step.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA): Bridge to Certification course is a short, self-paced online opportunity for people who previously completed MHFA Basic or Standard to move toward full certification, without repeating the entire course. We are offering special pricing for those who have taken MHFA training between January 1st, 2023 and December 10th, 2025.

50$: Those who have taken MHFA Basic or Standard between January 1, 2023 – June 30, 2025
FREE: For those who have taken MHFA Basic or Standard between July 1, 2025 – December 10, 2025

Registration is now open!
To check if you’re eligible and for more information, visit: https://ow.ly/1nV650XHCms

12/10/2025

In Canada, Mental health is a human right. However, many people across Canada cannot access the mental health support they need.

Swipe through this carousel to understand the gaps, see how we can all play a role, and find resources to help you take action.

Download our World Human Rights Day Fact Sheet: https://ow.ly/LCWX50XGsYs

Statistics sourced from: Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), The State of Mental Health in Canada

12/08/2025

Three people. Three different environments. One powerful tool.

Using the Mental Health Continuum, they’re identifying their baseline, understanding where they are today, and showing up as the WHOLE version of themselves at work and beyond.

Awareness is the first step to change. Get trained in The Working Mind and build the skills that you can use anywhere. 🔗https://ow.ly/SeZ350XFWSr

12/05/2025

As we begin looking towards 2026, we should reflect, pause, and ask ourselves:

- What do my people need?
- How can training support real change?
- And how do we build a plan that actually sticks?

Every strong year starts with a strong plan. Your 2026 mental health blueprint can start today: https://ow.ly/scc450XC893

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