Mental illness causes more lost work days than any other chronic condition, costing the Canadian economy $51 billion each year. Dave Gallson, Associate National Executive Director of Mood Disorders Society of Canada, shares his own personal experience in overcoming depression and how it changed his life path. He has lead a national program which worked with hundreds of employers and assisted over 1,000 persons with mental health issues to obtain and maintain successful employment. With extensive experience in working with organizations that want to develop effective mental health policies and practices, he will explore the current issues and discuss best practices as they relate to mental illness in the workplace.

Part of the Wellness Breakfast Series,an interactive, informative workshop series that assists managers, HR professionals and union representatives in finding effective, efficient ways to promote wellness and support those employees who are affected by mental illness.

Event Dates:

October 25, 2011
November 15, 2011
February 8, 2012

Tickets: $59 per session or $150 for the series of three

Early bird registration before October 1st : $130 for all three