Understand workplace mental health factors
Recognize how workload, communication, relationships, and culture affect mental health at work.
How mental health is shaped within team environments, with practical approaches to supporting employee well-being.
About this Talk
Poor mental health and wellbeing is cited to cost Canadian workplaces over $9 billion annually due to employee absenteeism, burnout, disability, and turnover. Education about mental health in the workplace can help to proactively address this important issue by normalizing conversations and bringing awareness to how it is impacted in team settings.
This session explores how mental health is shaped within team environments and provides practical, evidence-based strategies to support it. Dr. Nicole Legg guides teams on how to identify mental health concerns, differentiate them from burnout, and address them sensitively. Team members will leave with the knowledge and tools to bolster collective mental health, start supportive conversations, and proactively ensure team productivity and functioning.
It is recommended that team members attend Dr. Legg’s Part 1: Foundations of Mental Health talk prior to receiving her Mental Health for Teams talk, to ensure all team members have the foundational understanding of mental health required to address it within their teams and care for themselves.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Attendees leave with practical, evidence-based skills they can apply immediately.
Recognize how workload, communication, relationships, and culture affect mental health at work.
Learn how to identify potential indicators of mental health challenges and distinguish them from burnout.
Build confidence in having sensitive, respectful conversations about mental health within a team context.
Gain practical strategies for contributing to healthier, more supportive team dynamics.
SESSION BREAKDOWN
The session begins with an overview of the workplace conditions and team dynamics that can either protect or undermine well-being.
Participants learn how mental health concerns may show up in colleagues, and how those signs may differ from burnout or general stress.
This section provides actionable strategies for improving team dynamics, increasing support, and fostering more psychologically healthy conversations at work.
Your Speaker
PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Nicole Legg is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, research scientist, and speaker with over 10 years of experience delivering evidence-based talks on mental health, resilience, and well-being. With a PhD in Clinical Psychology and extensive experience working with organizations, leaders, and employees, she is known for translating complex mental health topics into practical, relatable strategies.
Dr. Legg completed both her MSc and PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Victoria, and her Clinical Psychology Residency with Fraser Health Authority at Royal Columbian Hospital. She currently provides psychological assessments and treatment in the community, bringing both clinical depth and evidence-based expertise to every presentation. Over the past decade, she has delivered highly rated talks for corporate teams, executives, government bodies, schools, health clinics, and non-profit organizations. She has also been featured on podcasts, radio programs, and in articles, sharing her expertise on mental health and wellness. Dr. Legg's research focuses on understanding when and why people engage in high-risk behaviours, including substance use and disordered eating, as well as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in Canada. She has received federal research fellowships and numerous awards, published in peer-reviewed journals, and co-authored textbook chapters for Oxford and Cambridge University Press. Dr. Legg is a strong advocate for mental health awareness, and in her free time she enjoys taking advantage of the many outdoor activities Vancouver has to offer.
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