🎄 The holidays can be joyful—but also stressful. A reminder from EPID@Work: Take breaks, set boundaries, and reach out if you're struggling. Mental health matters, all year round. 💚 Be kind to yourself. #HolidayMentalHealth #EPIDatWork #SelfCare

December brings many celebrations—but not everyone celebrates the same way. Creating an inclusive workplace means recognizing diverse traditions and respecting the choice to opt out. ✨ Inclusivity matters, all year long. #InclusiveWorkplace #HolidayWellness #EPIDatWork

As 2025 winds down, we’re reflecting on a year of meaningful research and community collaboration. 💬 Thank you to all our partners and participants—we couldn’t do it without you! Looking forward to advancing workplace health in 2026. 💼❤️ #NWO #researchintoimpact #Thankful

📊 Research with real-world impact. At EPID@Work, our findings support policy changes, workplace training, and better support systems for mental health. This isn’t just data—it’s driving change. 🔗 Read more: workinghealth.ca

At EPID@Work, we’re investigating the links between job conditions and mental well-being—specifically in northern and rural communities. 📖 Explore our real-time data from our Northwestern Ontario Workplace & Worker Health Study: workinghealth.ca

📊 Preliminary data from the NOWWHS ✨ 55% of workers say they can rely on coworkers for support, and 58% feel supported by their supervisors. 🌱Supportive workplaces = better mental health, retention & performance. 🌐Visit: workinghealth.ca #WorkplaceMentalHealth

We’re going bigger this year at #ResearchIntoActionConference! Join us for: 🔹 Keynote by Dr. Arif Jetha 🔹 Hands-on workshops 🔹 Research presentations 🔹 Poster sessions & a community panel 🔹 Networking opportunities 🎟 Register: researchintoaction.eventbrit… #Conference #TBay

📢 New Publication Alert! "Conceptualizing Stigma in the Injured Worker Literature" is out! 🔍 100 studies reviewed ⚠️ 270+ terms used for stigma 👉 Highlights the need for clear language, stigma theory & focus on self-stigma 👏 Congrats to the team! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4010…

📢 Save the date! The 3rd Annual Research into Action Conference is back Sept 23, 2025. Features include research, panels, lightning talks, workshops & more — all focused on workplace health. 📍 Italian Cultural Centre 🔗 Details coming soon! #WorkplaceHealth #nwo #research

🚨 Last Call! Submissions close soon for the 3rd Annual EPID@Work Research Into Action Conference (Sept 23, 2025)! 📢 Final spots for: 🔹 Presentations 🔹 Posters 🔹 Workshops 🔹 Lightning Talks 🎓 $1000 prize for Best Student Poster! Apply now 👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

📚 You're invited! Join us for a special book signing of 'Who Killed Sir William?' by Marion Endicott & Steve Mantis — this Sat, June 28, 11AM–3PM at Indigo Thunder Bay. Come meet the authors & explore powerful stories of injured workers. #BookSigning #ThunderBay #RAACW

🤔Didn't get a chance to attend our last EPID Talks? Watch the recording on our Youtube channel! ➡️Click here for the full video: youtube.com/watch?v=xlU1FAq_…

👋EPID's team will be at Prosperity Northwest this Wednesday! Stop by for more information on the NOWWHS! (workinghealth.ca) ➡️January 29th, 9:30am-5:00pm, Valhalla Inn

Wondering how your data contributes to a larger research project? Access real-time insights on the data collection progress of our current project, Northwestern Ontario Workplace & Worker Health Study (NOWWHS), through our dashboard at workinghealth.ca #NWO #mentalhealth

Since launching the Northwestern Ontario Workplace & Worker Health Study (NOWWHS) last September, we have heard from over 1400 workers in the region about how their workplaces are impacting their health & wellness. Visit workinghealth.ca/data to take a look some key findings!

EPID@Work Research Institute is looking for a new member on our Advisory Board Committee to represent health care. If you are interested in applying or have any questions about the position, please email [email protected]. Please share with your network!

September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Today and everyday, EPID@Work honours the survivors of the Canadian residential school system and commits to the long journey towards truth and reconciliation within our community and country. #NDTR #EveryChildMatters

Did you know? You can access real-time insights on data collection progress of the NOWWHS cohort study through the dashboard at workinghealth.ca! Join this large-scale regional research project to help us better understand mental & physical health in the workplace today.

Do you work from home in NWO? If so, we want to hear from you! EPID@Work is looking to better understand the mental & physical health of workers in our region, and we're interested in the unique experience of remote workers. To learn more, visit workinghealth.ca.

We are hiring! The EPID@Work Research Institute is hiring an Administrative Assistant and an Operations Manager, both under the supervision of Dr. Vicki Kristman. Check out our website (lakeheadu.ca/centre/epid/abo…) for more information about these exciting opportunities!