Published on: December 11, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic affects most people at both home and work, which can take a toll on mental health. Learning how to manage our stress and anxiety during this time helps us all take better care of ourselves, support the people we work with, and be more productive in our jobs.

As an employer, supporting the health and safety of your workers, including their mental health, is especially important during this stressful time. You may also be in the best position to identify mental health issues in your workers and to respond to them in appropriate, meaningful ways.

Managing the mental health effects of COVID-19 in the workplace: A guide for employers explains how the pandemic can have an impact on mental health, and suggests ways you can support the mental health of your workers. Addressing the mental health effects of COVID-19 in the workplace: A guide for workers offers advice to workers about how they can manage stress and anxiety so they can better take care of themselves.

The resources are published in English, with additional languages to follow.

Learn more about COVID-19 health and safety.