There is a lack of empirical evidence on the impacts of climate change to mental health. This may be due to the challenges of directly linking mental health outcomes to climate change consequences. Preliminary evidence shows that the risks and impacts of climate change on mental health are already accelerating, resulting in direct, indirect, and overarching effects that disproportionally affect populations already facing health inequities. To address the mental health consequences of climate change, coordinated and holistic actions are needed.

Hi not sure where to post this, but does anyone know of an article that discusses how gamblers prefer a quick fix for their problems.

The Lancet Psychiatry published on 2020/10/21 "Neuroinflammation in psychiatric disorders: PET imaging and promising new targets". This review says that the images show neuroinflammation in psychiatric disorders, including major depressive disorder.

Government-financed therapy by video or chat for adults 18+ who are in stable condition (not suicidal, violent, addicted to hard drugs, etc.)  and who have a safe, private place to work with a decent internet connection. Can be done by computer or smart phone. 22 sessions provided.

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DBT Virtual is a new online Dialectical Behaviour Therapy private practice clinic available to people throughout all of Ontario. It's an entirely online clinic, offering clients individual therapy, phone coaching and skills groups. The DBT therapists work with a wide range of concerns associated with emotion dysregulation, including anxiety, depression, aggression, borderline personality symptoms, substance use, self-harm and suicidal behaviours.

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Over the last seven months, we have seen an increased physical and emotional demand on health professionals due to COVID-19. With so much uncertainty around the course and duration of this pandemic, health professionals must prioritize self-care.

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Digital health week, is an annual celebration and recognition of how digital health is transforming the delivery of and access to health care across Canada.

Nearly 7 out of 10 Canadians who sought medical assistance during the pandemic used virtual care. As our health care system becomes more digital, the adoption of digital health tools - from virtual consultations to new apps to accessing personal information is changing the way health care is delivered and accessed across Canada.