COVID-19 pandemic

This Research Snapshot looks at the article, "COVID-19 and Mental Health: A Review of the Existing Literature,” which was published in the Asian Journal of Psychiatry in 2020. 

Here is a sneak peek:

Check out this evidence-based guide developed by the Oxford Precision Psychiatry Lab. The guide on the webpage is organised around specific clinical questions: https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.a...tal-health-guidance/

The guide's table of contents includes:

The Canadian Research Initiative in Substance Misuse (CRISM) is developing a series of national guidance documents that will address the urgent needs of people who use substances, service providers and decision makers during COVID‑19.

CRISM continues to update the documents as new information is available. For the latest updates, visit their website.

Below are their published guidance documents to date:

THIS FRIDAY - McCainCentre@CAMH presents: How is COVID-19 affecting youth mental health, substance use and wellness?

Dear all,

The McCain Centre for Child, Youth & Family Mental Health at CAMH is excited to host a webinar this Friday to discuss how youth and young adults are experiencing COVID-19 and how we can support them during this time.

Over the past 20 years there have been remarkable strides in providing cultural safe services to First Nations patients, families and communities, however there is still much work to be done in ensuring equitable access to culturally safe services.

During this pandemic, health organizations and service providers have faced additional challenges in their efforts to prepare, monitor and respond to COVID-19. Our First Nation partners are juggling an unprecedented number of concerns in accessing safe, and culturally appropriate, services for their community members.

Join Dr. Martin M. Antony as he talks about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and well-being.

This webinar will explore the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and well-being. You will learn about various strategies that you can use to help build resilience during this time in order to promote good mental health and well-being. Dr. Antony will also identify resources and supports that you can use together with these resilience strategies.

We encourage participants from the mental health and addictions sector to attend this webinar.

CHOICES is a program for youth at risk of substance abuse, criminal activity, human trafficking, anti-social behaviour, and truancy. The program is based on the use of volunteers to build relationships in congregate settings, which was no longer viable during the pandemic. Youth were identified to be increasingly vulnerable, disconnected from their social systems and facing precarious mental health.

See how agencies in Thunder Bay redesigned the CHOICES program to keep youth safe, engaged, and supported during the pandemic. 

It's perfectly normal to have questions & concerns about #COVID19, and leaning on support & encouragement from others may be key to managing your

With COVID's arrival leading to the abrupt shake up of the global economy, we are poised to reassess Canada's model of service delivery, and ask "how can innovations help support better outcomes to our most vulnerable populations?"

Join Dr. Alina Turner and Jenn Legate of HelpSeeker in Alberta, as they discuss the impact technology can have on Systems Integration and Coordinated Access, through the lens of COVID-19.

Les professionnels de la santé mentale et autre personnel de première ligne ont tendance à être le premier point de contact pour les personnes éprouvant des difficultés émotionnelles, mentales et physiques. Fournir ce niveau de soins constants est éprouvant et peut avoir un impact notre bien-être si des mesures de soutien adéquates ne sont pas en place, surtout dans le contexte actuel.

Health professionals and other support workers tend to be the first point of contact for people experiencing emotional, mental and physical difficulties. Providing this level of constant care is demanding and can encroach upon the personal well-being of staff if adequate support measures are not in place, especially given the current context.

Mental health professionals and other support workers tend to be the first point of contact for people experiencing emotional, mental and physical difficulties. Providing this level of constant care is demanding and can encroach upon the personal well-being of staff if adequate support measures are not in place, especially given the current context. Mental Health Works (MHW) is a social-enterprise of the Canadian Mental Health Association-Ontario Division, that delivers mental health training to organizations nationwide.

This fact sheet developed by the Thunderbird Partnership Foundation provides culturally-grounded and strength-based supports for First Nations people during COVID-19. Check it out here.

Health care professionals everywhere are tirelessly working around the clock to provide the best possible care for their patients in these unusual circumstances. Consequently, many of them are experiencing personal psychological concerns such as stress, exhaustion, and guilt, to name a few.

This webinar is hosted by Disaster Psychiatry Canada.

Learning Objectives:

After active engagement in this program, participants will be better able to:

Check out this new Research Snapshot!

A look at past outbreaks and how they can help with our current situation! 

Here is a sneak peek: