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Canadian Occupational Safety interviews Alan King, CEO of Workplace Options, who discusses the current state of mental health and stigma in the workplace, along with insights from Workplace Options\u2019 World Mental Health Day Toolkit. The toolkit highlights practical steps leaders can take to support employees and foster a psychologically safe, stigma-free work environment. 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