Workplaces play a critical role in shaping population mental health. Yet, organizations worldwide struggle to move from awareness to action when it comes to Psychological Health and Safety (PHS). As demand grows for concrete, scalable mental health solutions, Opening Minds has responded by creating a digital PHS assessment platform designed to close the gap between commitment and measurable change. This presentation will explore how Opening Minds is using technology to operationalize the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace and turn it into a practical, accessible tool for employers. The result is a dynamic digital platform that supports self-assessment, benchmarking, and guided action planning for organizations at every stage of their mental health journey. The session will cover: 1. The Problem and Equity Gap Despite global uptake of mental health awareness, many organizations—especially small to mid-sized enterprises—lack the tools to assess where they stand. Traditional methods are costly, complex, and inaccessible for many, widening the equity gap. We will show how our tech-based assessment removes barriers by simplifying the process, providing immediate feedback, and offering tailored guidance for improvement. 2. Designing a Scalable Solution Participants will learn about the strategic development of the PHS digital tool, including: o Aligning with international frameworks and standards o Building an intuitive user experience for non-expert audiences o Embedding equity considerations through inclusive design and cultural adaptability 3. Driving Organizational Change This section will demonstrate how the platform enables organizations to: o Identify strengths and gaps in workplace psychological health o Engage leadership and staff through results-driven feedback o Develop action plans grounded in evidence and customized for their context 4. Global Implications As governments and industries around the world seek to mandate or incentivize psychologically safe workplaces, our model offers a transferable framework that supports policy alignment and international collaboration. We will explore how digital tools like ours can help operationalize global mental health commitments and meet the moment for systems-level change. Digital transformation is not just about efficiency it’s about equity. By embedding psychological health and safety into everyday workplace systems through accessible technology, we can improve mental health implementation and set a new global standard for action.
