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Mental health stigma arises from the negative attitudes and actions towards someone who is struggling with their mental wellness. It can lead to feelings of shame and hopelessness. Stigma is one of the main reasons that a person may not choose to seek help…
Our bodies need physical activity. Humans were designed to be on the move many hours of the day. However, today’s modern lifestyles and workplaces mean that we are moving less than ever. Becoming more physically active improves our overall health, builds strength, and makes us feel better…
Get Ready for the Active Commute Challenge – June 1–30!
Join workplaces across the City and District in the Active Commute Challenge (ACC) this June! Choose sustainable options like walking, biking, transit, carpooling, jogging, or rollerblading instead of driving alone. Track your trips,…
Are you protecting your most important business asset?
No matter how big or small, any company’s biggest asset is its employees.
Top 5 reasons to invest in employee wellness (PDF):
More productive and engaged employees
Improved workplace culture and staff morale
Reduced absenteeism…
Good mental health is important to functioning well at work and outside of work too.
Follow the links below for resources on how the workplace can impact mental health, how to protect your mental health at work, and the mental health services that are available to help.
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What is Physical Literacy?
Do you:
Love to be active?
Find the time to make physical activity part of your daily routine?
Believe that you can jump in to a new physical activity or sport and succeed?
Take initiative to make being active a life-long goal?
Then you are physically literate!…
When it comes to a healthy lifestyle, there are many messages about physical activity and healthy eating but what about sleep? Did you know getting enough sleep is just as important as getting enough physical activity when it comes to reducing our risk for chronic disease?
How much sleep…
Opioids
Opioids are drugs that are used primarily to treat pain. Opioids can also induce euphoria (feeling high) and are sometimes used for this purpose. Opioids can be prescribed medications dispensed from a pharmacy or obtained through the illicit market. Some commonly used opioids include:…
As a workplace leader, it’s important to recognize how mental health and workplace environments impact each other. It makes good business sense to do what you can to protect and promote the psychological health of your workers.
Follow the links below for information on various topics related…
Workplace wellness is about increasing awareness about valuing the overall health and well-being of a workplace’s greatest resource - its people! It is an opportunity to support employee's overall well-being so they are empowered to feel and do their best.
If you're looking for support to…
What It’s About
The Superior Mental Wellness @ Work project promotes workplace environments that reduce psychological hazards and maintain positive mental health for employees in Thunder Bay and the District.
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Information for Employees Information for Workplace Leaders…
Disclaimer
TBDHU supports mental health in a variety of ways, but does not provide acute crisis or mental health services or counselling. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis:
Call 911
Call the Suicide Crisis Helpline at 988 for calls and texts in both English…
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September 11, 2025
RSV Vaccine Campaign – 2025-2026
Grade 7 and 8 School-Based Immunization Clinics
Rockin’ Recovery Day – September 13
Thunder Bay Perinatal Coalition Events
The BIG Latch – October 7
Pregnancy…