Step 1: Self Assessment Tool
The resources that will help you the most depend on your current mental health state. Take this self assessment to help you determine where you are on the mental health continuum.
HEALTHY
REACTING
INJURED
ILL
- Normal fluctuations in mood
- Normal sleep patterns
- Physically well, full of energy
- Consistent performance
- Normal social activity
- Occasional anxiety, irritability or sadness
- Increased worrying, procrastination, forgetfulness
- Trouble sleeping
- Lowered energy
- Decreased social / physical activity
- Anxiety, anger, pervasive sadness, hopelessness
- Restless or disturbed sleep
- Fatigue, aches and pains
- Decreased performance, presenteeism
- Social avoidance or withdrawal
- Excessive anxiety, easily enraged, depressive mood
- Unable to fall or stay asleep
- Exhaustion, physical illness
- Unable to perform duties, absenteeism
- Isolation, avoiding social events
HEALTHY
Feeling mentally healthy.
Physically and socially active.
Able to take things in stride and adapt.
Resources to help you stay mentally healthy
Mental Health Support Available Through Your Benefits Plan
- My Good Health Wellness Portal: Create your own personal profile for customized advice and tips on how to be and stay healthy
- Manulife’s Workplace Resources for Mental Health: Ideal for people leaders
Employee and Family Assistance Program Tools
- Access your EFAP: 1-833-707-4747
- Log in to GreenShield Health for more resources.
- Use organizational Code: hollandcollege or UPEI
Government Resource
- Mental Health First Aid: The Mental Health Commission of Canada’s resource site
- Canadian Mental Health Association Work/Life Balance: Tips for maintaining a better balance
Other Supports
- Guarding Minds at Work: Psychological health and safety in the workplace
- Stronger Minds from MindBeacon: Free online resources for day-to-day guidance from clinical psychologists and access to resilience-building activities
- Workplace Strategies for Supporting Mental Health: Toolkits for people leaders, and employees
- International Self-Care Foundation: Self-care resources
- Zizo: Your Resilience Pal Free App: Maintain a positive outlook and adopt a resilient perspective
REACTING
Trouble sleeping, low energy or decreased social activity.
Feel overwhelmed, nervous, irritable, sad or forgetful.
Recently experienced a traumatic event.
Start your recovery here
Employee and Family Assistance Program Tools
- Access your EFAP: 1-833-707-4747
- Log in to GreenShield Health for more resources.
- Use organizational Code: hollandcollege or UPEI
Government Resource
- Government of Prince Edward Island Mental Health Services
- Mental Health Support: A collection of resources for mental health and substance use
- Mental Health First Aid: The Mental Health Commission of Canada’s resource site
- Canadian Mental Health Association Work/Life Balance: Tips for maintaining a better balance
Other Supports
- Guarding Minds at Work: Psychological health and safety in the workplace
- Workplace Strategies for Supporting Mental Health: Toolkits for people leaders, and employees
- Anxiety Canada: Understanding anxiety, and tools to deal with anxiety
- Depression Hurts: Tips on managing depression, and finding help for friends and family of those suffering with depression
- National Institute of Mental Health: Women’s Mental Health Resources
- National Institute of Mental Health: Men’s Mental Health Resources
Support for Underrepresented Groups
- Multicultural Mental Health Resource Centre: Mental health support to members of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds
- Hope for Wellness Indigenous Helpline/Chat Line: Or call 1-855-242-3310 (English, French, Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitit)
- Lesbian, Gay, Bi & Trans Youthline: Free peer support for youth aged 26 and under (1-800-268-9688)
- Parents, Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG): A resource for LGBT+ people and their families
INJURED
Struggling with persistent sadness, anger, anxiety or hopelessness.
Regularly missing work, performing poorly or avoiding social activity.
Diagnosed with mental health issues, like anxiety or depression.
Get help now
Employee and Family Assistance Program Tools
- Access your EFAP: 1-833-707-4747
- Log in to GreenShield Health for more resources.
- Use organizational Code: hollandcollege or UPEI
- Workplace Referral Program: People leaders with concerns about an employee’s mental health can refer them to EFAP
Government Resource
- Government of Prince Edward Island Mental Health Services
- Mental Health Support: A collection of resources for mental health and substance use
- Canadian Mental Health Association: National mental health resources
Other Supports
- Guarding Minds at Work: Psychological health and safety in the workplace
- Workplace Strategies for Supporting Mental Health: Toolkits for people leaders, and employees
- Anxiety Canada: Understanding anxiety, and tools to deal with anxiety
- Depression Hurts: Tips on managing depression, and finding help for friends and family of those suffering with depression
- National Institute of Mental Health: Women’s Mental Health Resources
- National Institute of Mental Health: Men’s Mental Health Resources
Support for Underrepresented Groups
- Multicultural Mental Health Resource Centre: Mental health support to members of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds
- Hope for Wellness Indigenous Helpline/Chat Line: Or call 1-855-242-3310 (English, French, Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitit)
- Lesbian, Gay, Bi & Trans Youthline: Free peer support for youth aged 26 and under (1-800-268-9688)
- Parents, Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG): A resource for LGBT+ people and their families
ILL
Living with an ongoing mental illness or mental health concern.
On an extended medical leave of absence.
Unable to work due to mental health issues.
Resources to supplement your current treatment plan
Employee and Family Assistance Program Tools
- EFAP is still available to all employees. However, if you are managing a serious or chronic mental illness, or are on a long-term absence from work, you should seek long-term help through the benefits plan.
Government Resource
- The Canadian Suicide Prevention Service: 24/7 suicide prevention and support by texting or calling 988
- Government of Prince Edward Island Mental Health Services
- Mental Health Support: A collection of resources for mental health and substance use
- Canadian Mental Health Association: National mental health resources
Other Supports
- Guarding Minds at Work: Psychological health and safety in the workplace
- Workplace Strategies for Supporting Mental Health: Toolkits for people leaders, and employees
- Anxiety Canada: Understanding anxiety, and tools to deal with anxiety
- Depression Hurts: Tips on managing depression, and finding help for friends and family of those suffering with depression
- National Institute of Mental Health: Women’s Mental Health Resources
- National Institute of Mental Health: Men’s Mental Health Resources
Support for Underrepresented Groups
- Multicultural Mental Health Resource Centre: Mental health support to members of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds
- Hope for Wellness Indigenous Helpline/Chat Line: Or call 1-855-242-3310 (English, French, Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitit)
- Lesbian, Gay, Bi & Trans Youthline: Free peer support for youth aged 26 and under (1-800-268-9688)
- Parents, Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG): A resource for LGBT+ people and their families
RECOVERING
Return-to-work
Resources to support a team member returning to work
Mental Health Support Available Through Your Benefits Plan
Employee and Family Assistance Program Tools
- Access your EFAP: 1-833-707-4747
- Log in to GreenShield Health for more resources.
- Use organizational Code: hollandcollege or UPEI
Government Resource
- Government of Prince Edward Island Mental Health Services
- Mental Health Support: A collection of resources for mental health and substance use
- Canadian Mental Health Association: National mental health resources
Other Supports
- CAMH Workplace Mental Health: Return-to-Work Checklist
- Guarding Minds at Work: Psychological health and safety in the workplace
- Workplace Strategies for Supporting Mental Health: Toolkits for people leaders and employees
University / College Resources
UPEI
Human Resources
Email: employeeservices@upei.ca
Phone: 902-566-0514
UPEI Health and Wellness Centre
Links (intranet site):
Faculty Resources & Benefit Information
Staff Resources & Benefit Information
Equity Diversity & Inclusion (staff & faculty)
External Website (for staff & faculty)
Holland College
Human Resources
Email: HR@hollandcollege.com
Phone: 902-566-9541
Benefit Information & Mental Well-Being Champions
Holland College Wellness Centre: Nurse Practitioner available for appointments with staff
GreenShield Health – Employee and Family Assistance Program
- URL: app.greenshieldplus.ca/en/sign-up
- Organizational Code: hollandcollege
- Phone: 1-833-707-4747
Disclaimer: This usage and results of the toolbox are not shared with the institution and are always confidential.
Mental Health Resources for Faculty and Staff