MWU IN THE NEWS

University of Alberta

MindWell is proud to be partnering with Covenant Health and nursing professor Susan Sommerfeldt from the University of Alberta in exploring the impacts of mindfulness training on organizational culture and psychological health and safety in the workplace.

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CISION

The QEII Foundation announces a generous donation of $600,000 from RBC to continue their E-Mental Health Initiative for Nova Scotians. MindWell is proud to be apart of this E-Mental Health Initiative to bring accessible and free mental health resources to Nova Scotia.

BCBUSINESS

BCBUSINESS tells employers that now more than ever employees need a strong wellness program. Ever since the pandemic started there has been a shift in how organizations approach employee well-being, which makes now the time to bring in programs like MindWell. MindWell's Founder, Dr. Geoff Soloway talks about the mental health crisis pre-covid and how this crisis has been heightened by the uncertainty of COVID-19.

Human Resources Director (HRD)

The World Health Organization raised the level of concern and need for action in support of our mental wellbeing to avoid a mental health crisis. “The mental health and wellbeing of whole societies have been severely impacted by [the COVID-19] crisis and are a priority to be addressed urgently,” they expressed. Dr. Geoff Soloway, Founder of MindWell U, shares how mindful leaders can regulate their emotions during times of high stress and are more capable of sharing their own vulnerability, fostering openness and support within their organizations.

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News Talk 1010

Mindfulness was shown to be the only coping strategy to have a positive impact across 15 mental health concerns in a recent Mental Health Commission of Canada survey of Canadians since the onset of COVID-19. MindWell Founder Dr. Geoff Soloway shares how mindfulness serves as an adaptive coping strategy during the pandemic and beyond.

Canadian Occupational Safety Magazine

MindWell Founder Dr. Geoff Soloway discusses the growing importance of mental health in the workplace. He talks about how mindfulness and mental health awareness is a part of occupational health and safety training.

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Global News Radio

MindWell Founder Dr. Geoff Soloway discusses how mindfulness training helps us build positive mental health, especially important during times of increased stress. Louise Bradley, President and CEO of the Mental Health Commission of Canada opens the segment sharing the results of a recent survey on the mental health impacts of COVID-19 on Canadians.

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Global News

MindWell Founder, Dr. Geoff Soloway, gives helpful tips on how to be mindful-in-action for Men's Mental Health Week.

Healthing.ca

MindWell Founder, Dr. Geoff Soloway, discusses that for men mindfulness can be a tool used in everyday life to help them better perform, especially during a global pandemic.

The Lawyer's Daily

MindWell Founder, Dr. Geoff Soloway, talks about mindful strategies for working remotely from home; tips to see clearly and respond effectively in a new working environment.

National Post

MindWell Founder, Dr. Geoff Soloway, discusses that for men mindfulness can be a tool used in everyday life to help them better perform, especially during a global pandemic.

HRChat Podcast

In this HRchat interview, MindWell Founder, Dr. Geoff Soloway, discusses how mindfulness can be used by HR and leaders to address mental health, help build mental agility and better respond to stress and anxiety.

HR Gazette

MindWell Founder, Dr. Geoff Soloway discusses how mindfulness training can help organizations cope with the mental health crisis that is likely to follow the COVID-19 pandemic.

Canadian Occupational Safety Magazine

MindWell Founder, Dr. Geoff Soloway spoke with Canadian Occupational Safety about how mindfulness can help support positive mental health and promote physical workplace safety, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Canadian Underwriter

MindWell Founder explains how mindfulness is a key skill that can promote the mental health of employees during the stress and anxiety associated with the novel coronavirus pandemic for Canadian Underwriter magazine.

The Globe and Mail

MindWell Founder, Dr. Geoff Soloway gives tips on how managers can prevent burnout in their employees.

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Global News

On World Mental Health Day, MindWell Founder, Dr. Geoff Soloway shared some easy ways to increase mindfulness in the workplace and the positive impact it can have on everyone.

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CHCH Morning Live

CHCH Morning Live welcomed Dr. Geoff Soloway, founder and chief training officer of Mindwell during Mental Health Week, to discuss how mindfulness can help support positive mental health.