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This year’s Opening the Door to Mental Health virtual symposium will take place on February 27 and 28, 2024 and is focused on mental health and wellness. This is the sixth year for this event, which is sponsored by the British Columbia Federal Council (BCFC) and organized by the BCFC’s Community of Interest on Mental Health. The theme for this year’s symposium is “'''Nurturing Humanity in the Workplace: Fostering a Culture of Kindness, Respect and Empathy.'''” The program will cover two half-days and include a range of speakers and panels providing their advice, different perspectives and strategies related to mental health, including how we can all focus on kindness, respect, empathy while building psychological safety in the workplace. By prioritizing humanity we empower ourselves and others, extend care to colleagues, reach out and offer support, and listen with an open mind.

This year’s Opening the Door to Mental Health virtual symposium will take place on February 27 and 28, 2024 and is focused on mental health and wellness. This is the sixth year for this event, which is sponsored by the British Columbia Federal Council (BCFC) and organized by the BCFC’s Community of Interest on Mental Health. The theme for this year’s symposium is “'''Nurturing Humanity in the Workplace: Fostering a Culture of Kindness, Respect and Empathy.'''” The program will cover two half-days and include a range of speakers and panels providing their advice, different perspectives and strategies related to mental health, including how we can all focus on kindness, respect, empathy while building psychological safety in the workplace. By prioritizing humanity we empower ourselves and others, extend care to colleagues, reach out and offer support, and listen with an open mind.

This event is open to all regions and all public servants. Sessions will be in English with live transcription. Simultaneous French translation and transcription will be available during the duration of the event. Select sessions will be recorded.

This event is open to all regions and all public servants. Sessions will be in English with live transcription. Simultaneous French translation and transcription will be available during the duration of the event. Select sessions will be recorded.

'''Day Two''' – February 28, 2024, 8:30 AM to 2:15 PM (PST)

'''Day Two''' – February 28, 2024, 8:30 AM to 2:15 PM (PST)

'''Day One''' opens with a thought-provoking discussion by Dale Allen ([https://www.consciouslead.life/ Conscious Lead]) drawing on her background as a non-violent Communication Practitioner and the importance of empathetic communication and work-life relationships in promoting well-being. Discussions will follow with perspectives on developing a people-first approach to mental health action plans and strategies, to holistic approaches to wellness including mindfulness, movement, nutrition, and more.

'''Day One''' opens with a thought-provoking discussion by Dale Allen ([https://www.consciouslead.life/ Conscious Lead]) drawing on her background as a non-violent Communication Practitioner and the importance of empathetic communication and work-life relationships in promoting well-being. Discussions will follow with perspectives on developing a people-first approach to mental health action plans and strategies, to holistic approaches to wellness including mindfulness, movement, nutrition, and more.

*[[Open Door 2022]]

*[[Open Door 2022]]

*[[Mental Health Open Door 2021|Open Door 2021]]

*[[Mental Health Open Door 2021|Open Door 2021]]

For additional inquiries and technical assistance, please contact our PAC Wellness Team (DFO/MPO) at:

For additional inquiries and technical assistance, please contact our PAC Wellness Team (DFO/MPO) at:

'''Que vais-je apprendre ?''' Apprendre et engager un dialogue sur la santé mentale est un élément clé de notre développement, en tant que fonctionnaires et en tant qu’individu. Quel que soit notre rôle au sein de l’organisation, l’apprentissage de la santé mentale et de la sécurité psychologique nous permet de créer des lieux de travail plus sûrs et plus inclusifs. Cela nous aide également à nous soutenir nous-mêmes et les uns les autres dans les moments difficiles. Soutenir la santé mentale au travail nécessite à la fois des connaissances (c’est-à-dire ce qui fonctionne pour vous et vos collègues) et de la pratique (c’est-à-dire consacrer du temps et des efforts pour agir). Le symposium de cette année couvrira à la fois les connaissances et la pratique, notamment d’un point de vue individuel et organisationnel plus large.

'''Que vais-je apprendre?''' Apprendre et engager un dialogue sur la santé mentale est un élément clé de notre développement, en tant que fonctionnaires et en tant qu’individu. Quel que soit notre rôle au sein de l’organisation, l’apprentissage de la santé mentale et de la sécurité psychologique nous permet de créer des lieux de travail plus sûrs et plus inclusifs. Cela nous aide également à nous soutenir nous-mêmes et les uns les autres dans les moments difficiles. Soutenir la santé mentale au travail nécessite à la fois des connaissances (c’est-à-dire ce qui fonctionne pour vous et vos collègues) et de la pratique (c’est-à-dire consacrer du temps et des efforts pour agir). Le symposium de cette année couvrira à la fois les connaissances et la pratique, notamment d’un point de vue individuel et organisationnel plus large.