Below you will find a list of resources that can help you when supporting a loved one or someone at work.

CMHA: Supporting a Loved One Brochure
The Canadian Mental Health Association has developed a brochure that provides strategies when supporting a loved one when they are going through life challenges. This resource also provides tips and information on taking care of yourself while still supporting others.

CMHA: Virtual Resources to Help Support Families and Caregivers
This webpage from the Canadian Mental Health Association provides a list of services and resources that help support families and caregivers caring for a loved one who is going through mental health challenges.

Empathy vs. Sympathy
In this video, Dr. Brene Brown, an American Researcher and Social Worker, discusses empathy versus sympathy in this 3-minute YouTube video. She provides an overview of the differences between empathy and sympathy and how to foster empathic connections by discussing the four qualities of empathy.

How to Ask, “R U OK?” at Work
This document provides tips on how to ask if someone is OK at work. It aims to help leadership staff and co-workers manage conversations with individuals struggling in the workplace.
It can provide you with practical tools on how to identify if someone needs support, follow simple steps to talk to a staff member who is not doing well, and determine how to manage emotional reactions in a conversation.
It can provide you with practical tools on how to identify if someone needs support, follow simple steps to talk to a staff member who is not doing well, and determine how to manage emotional reactions in a conversation.