Be That Business Newsletter #12: Mental Health Resources for Entrepreneurs and their Employees

The stigma around mental health is starting to erode, and we are beginning to see the spectrum of mental health issues and needs that effect us and our communities.

Entrepreneurs are not immune, and the stress of launching a new business can be a heavy weight.

As the stigma around mental health diminishes, the resources are growing! My three favorite resources for June are all relating to the well being of entrepreneurs and their employees!
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1. Headspace: Research shows that after practicing mindfulness, the grey matter in your brain’s amygdala – a region known for its role in stress – can become smaller. Headspace is a paid meditation app that is offering a collection of guided meditations available for employers and their employees.​
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2. Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety - The National organization for Occupational Health and Safety offers many free tools and resources to help support your mental health efforts in the workplace!
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3. RISE - Mental health significantly impacts Canadians’ financial and social well-being. In any given year, one in five Canadians will experience a mental health or addiction challenge. Amongst the population of people with disabilities, those with a mental illness face the highest degree of stigmatization in the workplace and the greatest barriers to employment. Through training, mentorship, micro-financing and other customs supports, Rise helps individuals build the skills and access the capital they need to launch a small business that can improve quality of life and enable them to support themselves, their families and communities.

Looking for more entrepreneurial wellness resources? Find many more here on BDC.ca!
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What Resources have you found that have helped you start, run, or grow your business? Feature it (and a callout to your business!) in our next Resources Newsletter!

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