Clients / Publications / Presentations / Workshops

Organizations we’ve assisted

• Nanaimo School District
• Fraser Health Authority
• BC Nurses Union
• Jazz Air
• Great-West Life Assurance Company
• St. Lawrence College
• Sun Life Assurance
• BC Government Professional Services Agency
• Mental Health Commission of Canada
• British Columbia Ministry of Health
• Healthcare Benefits Trust
• Provincial Health Services Authority
• WorkSafe BC
• BC Hydro
• Industrial Alliance Pacific
• CommuniCorp Group (Australia)
• Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
• Alberta Health Services
• University of Victoria
• Simon Fraser University
• Healthcare Benefit Trust
• Pacific Blue Cross
• National Institute of Disability Management
• Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
• Canadian Institute for the Relief of Pain and Disability
• London Drugs

Publications

• Mills S, Bilsker D, Davachi S, Lancaster L, Sargious P (2015). Care for All: International Framework for Self-Management Support.
• The View: Perspectives on Chronic Disease Prevention and Management. Ottawa: The Conference Board of Canada.
• Bilsker D, Goldner EM, Anderson E (2012). Supported Self Management: a simple effective way to improve depression care. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry 57: 203-9
• Bilsker D, White J (2011). The silent epidemic of male suicide. British Columbia Medical Journal 53: 529-534.
• Gilbert M, Bilsker D (2007) Depression and Disability: Some suggestions for Improvement. Back to Work: Disability Management and return to work strategies in Canada
• Gilbert M. (2007). Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplace: From Science to Practice. HR Voice – Magazine of Human Resource Management Association
• Bilsker D Wiseman S Gilbert M. (2006) Managing depression-related occupational disability: a pragmatic approach. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry 51: 76-83.
• Goldner E Bilsker D Gilbert M Myette L Corbiere M Dewa C (2004). Disability management, return to work and treatment. Healthcare Papers 5(2), Special Issue.
• Bilsker D, Gilbert M, Myette L, Stewart-Patterson C. (2004). Depression and work function: bridging the gap between mental health care and the workplace. Simon Fraser University.

Presentations and Workshops

• Gilbert M (2017) Guarding Minds @ Work…a tool for improving workplace psychological health & safety. Fraser Health Authority.
• Bilsker D & Gilbert M (2017). Psychological Hazards @ Work. Alberta Occupational Nurses Association.
• Gilbert M (2016) An Introduction to Psychological Health and Safety and the National Standard. BC Nurses Union.
• Bilsker D (2016). Reducing Mental Health Stigma. International Labour Organization, Geneva.
• Bilsker D (2016) CBT for psych safety at work. University of BC Psychiatry Residency Program.
• Bilsker D (2016). Psychological Safety in Emergency Responders. Surrey Fire Fighters Foundation annual talk.
• Gilbert M & Bilsker D (2016). Implementing the National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety: The Journey So Far. Institute for Work and Health.
• Bilsker D (2016). Psychological Safety in the Military Workplace. Forum 2016. Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research
• Gilbert M (2016). Enhancing Psychological Health in the Educational environment. Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools.
• Bilsker D (2015) Creating a psychologically healthy and safe workplace. Council on Diversity and Talent Management. Conference Board of Canada.
• Bilsker D (2015). Getting Results: Knowledge Translation Plan Evaluation Strategies. SPARK Training in KT, Mental Health Commission of Canada.
• Gilbert M (2015). Implementing the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace: What the Research Suggests. 2015 Better Workplace Conference
• Gilbert M (2015) Promising Results of using the Standard (Webinar for the Mental Health Commission of Canada). October 28, 2015
• Bilsker D (2015) A CBT approach to staff support in the UN. For the United Nations employee assistance group.
• Bilsker D (2015) An Introduction to Psychological Health and Safety in the Organizational Health and Wellness Summit 2015.
• Gilbert M & Bilsker D (2015). Building a Psychological Safety Culture
• BC Maritime Employers Association Joint Safety Committee Educational Forum.
• Bilsker D (2015). Psychological Resilience in Public Service. Local Government Management Association of BC. Annual Meeting.
• Gilbert M & Bilsker D (2015). Psychological Health in the Healthcare Workplace. Healthcare Education and Research Rounds, St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver.
• Bilsker D (2015). Fostering recovery and work return in common mental health conditions. Great-West Life: Vancouver Disability Intervention Services.
• Bilsker D. (2014) Soutien à l’autogestion de la dépression. Webinar for Qualaxia, Institut National de Sante Publique de Québec.
• Gilbert M (2014) Psychological Health & Safety in the Workplace: Meeting the Needs of Young Workers. Canadian Labour Congress/FETCO Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace Symposium.
• Bilsker D & Gilbert M (2014) Psych Health: actions, strategies, tools. COP for Canadian Universities & Colleges.
• Bilsker D (2014). Work-Focused Psychological Treatment. Great-West Life Rehabilitation Services.
• Bilsker D & Gilbert M (2014). An Introduction to Psychological Health and Safety. Brandon University.
• Gilbert M & Bilsker D (2013). “An Overview of Psychological Health and Safety: An Action Guide for Employers” Presented at Partners in Prevention; Mississauga, Ontario
• Bilsker D, Gilbert M (2013). “Taking Action: A Proactive Approach to Workplace Psychological Health & Safety”. Presented at the British Columbia Human Resources Management Association Vancouver, BC.
• Gilbert M (2013). “Creating a psychological healthy and safe work place is good business”. Presented at Canada Pensions and Benefits Summer Institute; Banff, Alberta
• Gilbert M (2013). “Psychological Well-being in the modern workplace: Presented at the Comcare National Conference; Canberra, Australia.
• Bilsker D (2013). “Rehabilitating workplace bullies” Presentation given at the Managing Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace conference; Vancouver, BC