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Description: Join us as we discuss the Beyond Silence App, a powerful tool designed to support the mental well-being of healthcare workers. Explore key features, learn about the value of peer support, and how to effectively utilize the app in your own work. Consider the role of app-based technology as a tool to enhance mental health, foster resilience, and reduce stigma within the healthcare profession. Hear insights from your colleagues regarding when and how to reach out for peer support. Bring questions and comments about the ways in which the Beyond Silence App could be optimally implemented with CSMLS members across Canada.

Date: September 21, 2023

Time: 12pm – 1pm (ET)

At the end of this session you will be able to:

• Understand the key features and functionalities of the Beyond Silence App, exploring how it facilitates peer support and enhances mental well-being among healthcare workers.
• Recognize the value and significance of peer support in promoting mental health and well-being of healthcare professionals.
• Critically reflect on the opportunities and challenges of integrating technology such as the Beyond Silence app into the workplace environment.

Speakers: Dr. Sandra Moll and Melissa Parker

Dr. Sandra Moll, M.Sc.(OT), PhD, - Professor, McMaster School of Rehabilitation Science

Dr. Moll is an educator, researcher and mental health advocate with over two decades of experience exploring how to better support the mental health and well-being of healthcare workers.  Her primary program of research focuses on workplace mental health, including innovative approaches to building mental wellness and fostering early intervention and peer support. She developed the Beyond Silence app platform with input from healthcare workers across Canada. Her research expertise is in co-design, qualitative methods, and implementation science.

Melissa Parker, M.B.S (Neuroscience Specialization), B.Sc., B.A

Melissa holds a Master of Biomedical Science (Neuroscience specialization), a BSc in Life Science, and a BA in Psychology. Her academic achievements are matched by her passion for mental health advocacy, with a particular focus on improving mental health outcomes in vulnerable populations.

PEP hours: 1.0

CPS credits: 0

*Note: PEP hours and/or CPS credits will only be awarded upon successful completion of the quiz.