A Canadian research team is currently studying strategies and tools to combat stigma, fear, and misinformation related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This study, which is being led by the Knowledge Translation (KT) Program at the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute at Unity Health in Toronto, is currently looking for members of the public, healthcare providers, and policymakers with diverse backgrounds to consider participating in a 30 – 60 minute telephone interview.

 Leading the way in mental health training and education Building Virtual Intensive Interventions in the Context of a Pandemic: Piv

The CAMH node of CRISM (Canadian Research Institute on Substance Misuse) is conducting a study on the needs and challenges of people who use drugs during COVID-19.

Participation involves a telephone or online interview and is compensated.

Please see the attached flyer for more information or contact the CRISM team at OCRINTProject@camh.ca or toll-free at 1-888-616-0196.

Please distribute this information within your networks! 

Les personnes immigrantes et réfugiées sont plus à risque que la population générale de présenter des enjeux psychologiques. En plus, l'évidence nous montre que le contexte de pandémie peut aggraver leur détresse psychologique. Alors comment peut-on les soutenir pendant la pandémie ?Rejoignez-nous pour une session d'expert avec Professeure Ghayda Hassan. Vous aurez l'occasion de soumettre des questions sur votre travail avec les immigrants et les réfugiés dans le contexte de Covid-19 à l'avance ou les poser en directe!

Jeudi le 21 Mai 2020 12:00-13:00 HNE

Please join us on May 8 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. EDT for a webinar on "Drug Use and Harm Reduction During COVID-19," co-hosted by EENet/PSSP and the Ontario Harm Reduction Network. Impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on people who use drugs (PWUD) include closing or limiting hours of capacity of various services (including drop-ins, safe consumption sites), scarcity and rising prices of drugs, and disconnection from many other supports. This new public health crisis intersects with the now entrenched overdose crisis. 

I'd like to share a few resources related to the use of demographic data collection to improve health equity.

The first is the Measuring Health Equity website of Sinai Health System, an extensive resource on demographic data collection. Among other things, this site offers a number of tools to aid with demographic data collection.

ECHO Coping with COVID is designed for Healthcare Providers and Residents responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants are invited to join ECHO sessions virtually through multi-point videoconference technology to share and learn about ways to build resilience and overall wellness through didactic lectures and case-based discussions.

The Robert Kerr Foundation and Knix, a Toronto-based company, has partnered to provide PPE to Ontario community organizations in need.  

This survey focuses on: Workforce preparation for virtual mental health care adoption and uptake. CAMH-Education invites your input in the design and development of virtual mental health education/continuing professional development (CPD) training events and resources. This survey is part of a needs assessment designed to help us better understand your training needs. 

CAMH-Education invites your input in the design and development of virtual mental health education/continuing professional development (CPD) training events and resources. This survey is part of a needs assessment designed to help us better understand your training needs. Your time in completing this short 5-question survey is greatly appreciated.