COVID-19 pandemic

OTN's virtual care solutions has recently been adapted by many healthcare professionals to assess and care for their patients. In our upcoming webinar, we demonstrate how to use the built-in functions in OTN to carry out a detailed cognitive assessment virtually.

At the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:

As we all cope with the mental health impacts of COVID-19 for our clients, it is important to recognize that frontline mental health workers also need support. The government has created 5 hubs for online or virtual support options. Any staff needing mental health and addiction support given the stresses created by COVID can connect with Healthcare Worker Support Service Staff at any of these hubs. Staff are eligible to self-refer to these programs (links below), and they may find this a more comfortable process than self-referring internally.

The Canadian Consortium for Early Intervention in Psychosis (CCEIP) has organized an informative webinar on schizophrenia and COVID-19. 

How to join:

At the time of the webinar, join the Zoom Meeting by clicking on this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85082926730

The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic could have a significant impact on how, why, and when people gamble, resulting in important implications for the way we des

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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.

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.

Seven out of 10 Ontarians believe the province is headed for a “serious mental health crisis” following the COVID-19 pandemic, according to results from the first of three polls conducted on behalf of Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division.

In addition, more than three quarters of respondents said that more mental health supports will be necessary to help society, according to the new poll results released today.

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.

The added stress of the COVID pandemic can have a significant impact on those experiencing domestic violence. In this webinar, join Dr. Alina Turner and lead experts Lana Wells (Shift), Andrea Silverstone (Sagesse), and Lesley Lindberg (Manitoba Association of Women’s Shelters) as they discuss COVID responses to domestic violence, particularly recovery efforts. Q & A session to follow with all panellists.

The World Health Organization has recently launched an app named WHO Academy to deliver trusted and reliable information related to COVID-19 directly to mobile devices.

The Ontario Ministry of Health recently published Covid-19 guidelines for mental health and addiction service providers in community settings. These guidelines are intended for those who serve children, youth, and adults.

• Guidance for Mental Health and Addictions Service Providers in Community Settings: English; French

The Angus Reid Institute, a Canadian non-profit research firm, recently completed a survey of 650 kids age 10 – 17 in Canada about their experiences and attitudes under Covid-19 restrictions. The results indicate that many kids are bored, miss friends, and are not liking and feeling motivated by schooling at home. In addition, a substantial portion are worried about missing schooling and about family members becoming sick.

Virtually CAHSPR will focus on the impacts of COVID19 on Canada’s health system, as we explore A COVID Informed Vision for the Future of Healthcare and Health Services and Policy Research. We have a group of spectacular speakers and panelists lined up to discuss their views and observations on what the COVID pandemic has taught us about the delivery of healthcare in Canada, and the impacts of these lessons on health services and policy as the system evolves in response to the pandemic.

CAMH has recently launched a mobile app to to provide information and suggestions about how to manage your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. This app is available for download on Andriod and IOS. Check it out here: https://www.camh.ca/en/health-...d-19/mh-covid-19-app

For more information about mental health and COVID-19, visit: https://www.camh.ca/en/health-...-health-and-covid-19

Street-Based Sex Work and Harm Reduction During COVID-19

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On May 15, 2019, a diverse assembly of thought leaders and community builders in the Peel Region will meet over Zoom, to recognize International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOT).  As we continue to highlight the needs of Queer and Trans communities in Peel, this wellness event will help us break the silence and raise the voices of those marginalized by our systems and structures.

Lack of equitable access to technology has been a long-standing issue for vulnerable community members in Thunder Bay, and the pandemic has greatly exacerbated this and a host of other pre-existing equity issues. See how a group of organizations in Thunder Bay came together to help close the gap in access to technology in the community.