My Wellbeing: An Employee Guide During COVID-19
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My Work
Resources related to managing workload, clarifying my role, prioritizing...
My Team
Resources related to working or managing in the virtual, team building, communicating...
My Family
Resources related to caregiving, balancing work and family life...
My Work Environment
Resources related to setting up a virtual office, IT issues, returning to a physical workplace...
My Mental Health
Resources related to building my resilience and managing stress in uncertain times...
My Mental Health 
Stress and Anxiety
Creating self-awareness and choiceCanadian Mental Health Association
My Mental Health Self-Assessment
eMentalHealth
Find Mental Health Help in Your Area
ESDC
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Self-Assessment Activity: Preparing for the Next Phase of Working in the Time of COVID-19
Federal Workplace Well-Being Network
Great West Life
Resiliency Workbook (PDF, 8 MB)
Health Canada
Specialized Organizational Services
Indigenous Services Canada
Suicide Prevention in Indigenous Communities
Substance Use Affecting First Nations and Inuit
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Self-Care
Knowing when and how to focus on personal needsHealth Canada
Promoting Positive Mental Health
Indigenous Services
Indigenous Health Support Services
National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health
Public Health Agency of Canada
Taking Care of Ourselves, Our Families and Our Communities
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Grief and Loss
Understanding mourning styles, and making room to processCanadian Mental Health Association
Understanding and Coping with Loss and Grief
ESDC
Pet Bereavement – A Genuine Grief Response
Manager Guide for supporting employees through the emotional aspects of change
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health Canada
Specialized Organizational Services
Indigenous Services
Suicide Prevention in Indigenous Communities
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Manager Guidance on Death of an Active Employee
My Communities of Support
Finding support and a sense of belongingESDC
Manager to Manager Network (M2M)
Federal Workplace Well-Being Network
COVID-19 and Mental Health in the Workplace (Video length: 1:02:30)
Workplace Peer-Support Programs for Mental Health (Video length: 1:29:51)
Health Canada
Specialized Organizational Services
Indigenous Services
Suicide Prevention in Indigenous Communities
National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health
Guidance on Re-Opening Northern, Remote, Isolated, and Indigenous Communities
Public Health Agency of Canada
Taking Care of Ourselves, Our Families and Our Communities
COVID-19 and people with disabilities in Canada
Accessing additional public health support for First Nations and Inuit communities during COVID-19
Men’s Mental Health
Gaining insight into the male experienceDon’t Change Much
Physical and Mental Health Resources
The Lifeline Canada Foundation
Health Strategies for Managing and Preventing Depression
Movember
Suicide Prevention – Spot the Signs and How to Have a Conversation
Diversity and Inclusion
Finding unity and pride in the richness of our differencesESDC
ESDC Visible Minorities Network
ESDC Employees with Disabilities Network
ESDC Indigenous Employees’ Circle (IEC)
Support for Trans and Gender Diverse Employees
Federal Workplace Well-Being Network
Diversity and Inclusion for Mental Health in the Workplace (Video length: 1:30:30)
LGBTQ2+
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Public Health Agency of Canada
COVID-19 and people with disabilities in Canada
Treasury Board Secretariat
My Family
Supporting Children
Exploring ways to foster and support children’s mental healthCentre for Addiction and Mental Health
Raising Resilient Children and Youth
ESDC
Family Self-Assessment Activity: Preparing for the Next Phase of Living in the Time of COVID-19
Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868
Text CONNECT to 686868
Public Health Agency of Canada
COVID-19 guidance for schools Kindergarten to Grade 12
Public Health Services Canada
Caregiving Responsibilities
Prioritizing personal health and wellness while caring for othersMental Health Commission of Canada
Public Health Agency of Canada
COVID-19 guidance for long term care facilities and nursing homes in Indigenous communities
Public Health Services Canada
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Feeling Connected
Maintaining relationships in a virtual worldPersonal Safety
Building resilience and knowing where to receive helpESDC
Family Violence during COVID-19
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Indigenous Services
Suicide Prevention in Indigenous Communities
Substance Use Affecting First Nations and Inuit
Indigenous Health Support Services
Emergency response process during the COVID-19 pandemic
Public Health Agency of Canada
Promoting Mental Health and Resilience
My Work
My Workload
Managing day to day tasksTreasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Feelings of Job Stress
Recognizing and addressing work-related stressESDC
Manager to Manager Network (M2M)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Federal Workplace Well-Being Network
Workplace Peer-Support Programs for Mental Health (Video length: 1:29:51)
Change Management for Mentally Healthy Workplaces (Video length: 1:28:20)
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Balancing Work and Family
Finding a space where work and family co-existPerforming My Best
Drive personal growth by acquiring work-related skills and knowledgeESDC
Staying Connected: A strategy to engage, mobilize and empower employees
SABA: Managing Workplace Stress
Federal Workplace Well-Being Network
Workplace Peer-Support Programs for Mental Health (Video length: 1:29:51)
How to Develop Authentic Mental Health Leadership in the Workplace (Video length: 1:26:00)
My Team
Managing in the Virtual
Leading a team through a screenCanada School of Public Service
Manager Guide: Onboarding Students during COVID-19
Student Guide: Onboarding Students during COVID-19
Working Remotely – Tips for Team Leaders
Leading in Uncertainty: Using the VUCA Approach
ESDC
Managers tips to respond to employee concern/anxiety
Federal Workplace Well-Being Network
The Manager’s Role in Building Psychologically Healthy and Safe Teams (Video length: 1:25:09)
Change Management for Mentally Healthy Workplaces (Video length: 1:28:20)
Best Practices in Disability Management in the Workplace (Video length: 1:30:29)
How to Develop Authentic Mental Health Leadership in the Workplace (Video length: 1:26:00)
Mental Health Commission of Canada
Building Mental Health into Operations During a Pandemic (PDF, 2.1 MB)
Tips for Active Listening (PDF, 86 KB)
Treasury Board Secretariat
Supporting employees and Teams
Manager Guidance on Death of an Active Employee
Feeling Connected
Maintaining team cohesion virtuallyCanada School of Public Service
ESDC
Check-In Tool (Long Version) (PDF, 670 KB)
Federal Workplace Well-Being Network
COVID-19 and Mental Health in the Workplace (Video length: 1:02:30)
Health Canada
Specialized Organizational Services
Treasury Board Secretariat
Healthy Communication
Having courageous and challenging conversations
My Work Environment
Setting up a Virtual Office
Knowing and understanding virtual programs and servicesCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Telework and Home Office Health and Safety Guide FREE!
ESDC
How to Use WebEx: Special COVID-19 Pandemic Instructions
Ergonomic Tips for Working from Home
Cellular, Mobile and Wireless Services (including Wi-FI)
Treasury Board Secretariat
Communications and IT
Finding and receiving information safelyESDC
Remote Access (FortiClient Virtual Private Network (VPN), AppGate, Entrust)
Security measures and personal safety while teleworking
Government of Canada Wireless connectivity (Wi-Fi)
Malicious email scams about COVID-19
Emergency Response Management System
Treasury Board Secretariat
Using the networkReturning to a Physical Workspace
Preparing for the new normalESDC
Self-Assessment Activity: Preparing for the Next Phase of Working in the Time of COVID-19
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Federal Workplace Well-Being Network
Implementing a Psychological Health and Safety Management System (Video length: 1:36:57)
Best Practices in Disability Management in the Workplace (Video length: 1:30:29)
Measuring for Healthier Workplaces (Video length: 1:34:47)
Treasury Board Secretariat
Resources on responding to easing of COVID-19 restrictions for Government of Canada worksites
Federal worksites guidebook for departments on easing of restrictions