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Keep on, keeping on!
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, it is more important than ever to continue to follow health and safety guidelines
With many employees now back at work, it is important to ensure that your workplace is taking essential precautions to keep everyone safe. Learn more about public health measures and safety guidelines to protect your workforce, your customers, and your community. Check back regularly to make sure you are up-to-date on recommendations for your workplace.
Contact Niagara Region Public Health to learn more about how we can help. We will work with you to identify the resources that best meet your needs and support your workplace through this challenging time.
Pandemic causing employee burnout
Millions of Canadians' homes have now become their place of work. The pandemic has forced many workers to adapt to a home working environment. At the same time, workers are adjusting to a new normal due to ongoing restrictions within the community and workplace. With endless virtual meetings, increased emails and social isolation, many workers across Canada are experiencing fatigue and burnout.
The importance of self-care
Self-care is vital for personal and professional well-being.
As a leader in the workplace, it is important to promote self-care to employees, but it is equally as important to practice it yourself. You need to take care of your own physical and mental health and maintain social connections, so that you can be an effective leader during this time of uncertainty and change. Don't just tell employees that self-care matters, show them.
Niagara Parents
Need parenting support? Connect with a public health nurse at Niagara Parents for parenting advice or to register for one of our parenting programs.
You have the option to call, email, Facebook message, or live chat!
FREE Dental Care for Kids
Does your child need dental insurance? Healthy Smiles Ontario offers free routine and emergency dental services to those 17 years and younger. For more information, please call Niagara Region Public Health, Dental Health Line at 905-688-8248 or 1-888-505-6074 ext. 7399
Psychosis is treatable - get help early!
Psychosis is a disconnection from reality
Common symptoms of psychosis include: hearing voices, being suspicious, imagining things, mood changes, or withdrawing from friends and family. A mental or physical illness, substance misuse, or extreme stress or trauma can cause psychosis.
With proper support, psychosis is treatable! If you are looking for help but don't know where to start, call the Access Line at 1-866-550-5205.
Suicide prevention for men
Buddy Up: A new men's suicide prevention campaign
It can be difficult for some men to talk about their stress and emotions, which can sometimes lead to harmful behaviour or thoughts.
The Centre for Suicide Prevention has created a suicide prevention campaign for men. The goal is to encourage men to have real conversations with their peers and support them if they are having thoughts of suicide. Included in the campaign is a toolkit to introduce the topic of men and suicide. The resource includes statistics, warning signs, and tips on how to prevent suicide in men.
