Dr. Joti Samra, R. Psych. Organizational & Media Consultant

Dr. Samra speaks about “Resources to Help You Build Your Psychologically Healthy Workplace” at The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) BC Division’s annual Bottom Line Conference on February 29 , 2012.  This conference brings together business leaders, policy-makers, researchers and workers to improve mental health in BC workplaces.   Practical steps to a psychologically healthy [...]

Dr. Samra presents at the “Trust Matters” Managers Forum for Alberta Environment Managers Forum in Edmonton, Alberta on February 28-29, 2012.

What will you wear on Wednesday, February 29th? Bullying is a major problem in our schools, workplaces, homes and over the Internet. We need to stand up against bullies and step in when we see it happening. On February 29 wear something pink to symbolize that we as a society will not tolerate bullying anywhere. [...]

Dr. Samra provides a keynote presentation on Emotional Intelligence at Alberta Health Services’ “Minding the Workplace Symposium: Support for Leaders” on February 22, 2012. This symposium focused on how leaders of organizations can communicate with employees in distress, support and manage accommodation and return to work for employees experiencing mental health issues, and protect and [...]

Today the House of Commons passed Bill C300, an Act respecting a Federal Framework for Suicide Prevention, at Second Reading, by a vote of 285 in favour, and 3 opposed. Next step,  the  Health Committee, back to the House for a third reading, then to Senate followed by Royal Assent. All of this will take [...]

National spokesperson Clara Hughes, and new additions to the Bell Let’s Talk team Michel Mpambara and Stefie Shock, invite you to talk about mental illness to help fight the stigma. Bell Let’s Talk Day is February 8 – Bell will donate 5¢ to mental health for every text and long distance call made by Bell [...]

On Pink Shirt Day people are encouraged to wear something pink to show their concern for bullying, especially youth bullying. Boys and Girls Clubs are organizing the campaign. For more information, please visit the website: http://www.pinkshirtday.ca/

Dr. Samra a featured speaker at a webinar on Positive Coping with Chronic Pain to the Canadian Institute for the Relief of Pain and Disability (CIRPD) on January 23, 2012.   The Canadian Institute for the Relief of Pain and Disability (CIRPD) has, since 1986, played a major role in bringing together researchers, health professionals and patients [...]