Mental Health Week and Health and Safety Week

The daily demands in fighting COVID-19 are taking a toll on our mental health. We know this has not been easy. Many have had to deal with fatigue, stress and loss. And yet, our people continue to do great work as we continue to protect the health of our patients, families, and each other.

As we come to the end of Mental Health Week and Health and Safety Week, we are reminded to continue to look after our physical and mental well-being all year round.

Joining me this week to offer helpful tips and to reinforce the importance of having both physically and psychologically safe work environments are:

• Dr. Mircea Fagarasanu, Senior Program Director, Workplace Health and Safety
• Dr. Jennifer Williams, Physician with Emergency Medicine
• Mona Sikal, Executive Director, Employee Relations

If you or your loved ones are struggling, please remember confidential supports are always available through the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) by calling 1-877-273-3134 or visiting insite.ahs.ca/efap.