COVID-19 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

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/st...ktQ7Kt3XmoFAC1mHkL0k

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. 

Leading the way in mental health training and education

This resource was developed by Shkaabe Makwa at CAMH to uplift people's spirits during these unprecedented times. 

This webinar is hosted by the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, Bernie Pauly.

What does patient engagement look like in a time of COVID-19 from a patient, family or caregiver perspective and from an organizational and healthcare leader perspective? Participants on this webinar will discuss ways organizations have maintained their engagement and partnership activities and, in many cases, strengthened and accelerated their efforts. Participants will also share expectations and priorities for patients, families and caregivers.

How have organizations pivoted to support non-COVID-19 patients and families? Participants in this webinar will discuss changes in system navigation, such as shifting to virtual care, and how that might affect patients, families and caregivers. We will explore how many changes are being co-developed with patient partners and communicated with their support. We will also talk about support needed to access care, from a patient perspective, and potential solutions and contingencies to address challenges faced.

Partners across the community of Thunder Bay, Ontario have worked quickly and expertly to protect those experiencing homelessness from COVID-19.  Read more about their innovative approach here:

The COVID-19 Evidence Network to support Decision-making or COVID-END is a recently formed partnership led by the McMaster University Health Forum and the Ottawa Hospital Centre for Implementation Research. It's aim is to help reduce duplication and improve coordination in COVID-19 knowledge translation and exchange efforts and provide a source for high quality evidence on COVID-19.

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

We've posted a new research snapshot on EENet that looks at the immediate impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on mental health in China - with relevant parallels for consideration in Canada.

The team at FIREFLY, a multi-service organization in Northern Ontario, put their creativity to work in creating ongoing connections to families and caregivers during COVID-19 via a free, two-day conference!

 For more details about the conference checkout the infographic below and calendar events page here: 

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.

How do I balance my patients’ needs with the scarcity of resources during a pandemic? What issues do I need to be aware of to provide virtual care safely for my patients? These questions and many more will be addressed by a panel of CMPA physician advisors, to help share the latest information, advice and support for physicians related to medical-legal protection during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This webinar is hosted by the University of Toronto's Faculty of Medicine.