COVID-19 pandemic

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

The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) has developed three crisis response training programs for essential workers: Caring for Yourself, Caring for your Team, and Caring for Others. Registration for these courses will be on a first-come, first-serve basis and will be available at no-cost for essential workers as defined by the Government of Canada here.

Check out this fun and short video put together by CAMH's Portico Network. It features Dr. David Goldbloom and Dr. Allison Crawford providing great tips and reminders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4unpA1Se5I

Please join us on April 29th, from 3:00pm - 4:00pm (ET) to hear about the implementation of virtual mental health care solutions for children, youth, and adults in a variety of clinical contexts, with respect to:

• Important considerations for direct-to-patient virtual mental health care
• Challenges and considerations for direct-to-patient mental health care for populations across the life span
• Application of discussed solutions to clinical practice

Presenters include:

How are you coping during COVID-19?
Researchers want to understand your experiences in this challenging time.

COVID-19 is changing core aspects of people’s lives in a unique manner. Social interactions, family and work are all affected. Researchers want to understand the impacts of these changes and determine what helps people cope.  They have launched a study to examine the psychological, social, and financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic at various stages of the outbreak.

This resource hub is developed in partnership between Jack.org, School Mental Health Ontario, and Kids Help Phone for youth in every province and territory of Canada.

The Mental Health Commission of Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, has published a one-page infographic for the public on managing stress, anxiety, and substance use during the Covid-19 pandemic:

From the Narrative Therapy crew... down under:

During the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, many organizations have rapidly adapted their program delivery to ensure the continuity of support services for their clients. Although measures such as physical distancing are in place, HIV and hepatitis C programs are still needed – including counselling, treatment support, education and social programming. One way to adapt to the current situation is to deliver programs remotely, which can include the use of virtual platforms or the telephone.

The first free online webinar part of the Wellness Webinar Series titled: Mental Health and Resilience During COVID-19, will be provided by the University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine, Continuing Professional Development office on Thursday April 30, 2020 from 6:00pm -7:00pm (EST)

Hi everyone!

If you, your colleagues or clients are experiencing high levels of anxiety or stress during this current COVID-19 pandemic, please share with them the tip sheets we’ve prepared. It highlights ten basic tips to help individuals experiencing heightened mental health concerns to remain calm and balanced as this public health situation unfolds.

The tip sheets are available in English and French.

Harm Reduction during COVID-19 is a challenge being felt widely across the sector. How can frontline staff keep their clients safe? What policies and interventions exist? How can managed alcohol and safe supply programs be implemented in response to social isolation and social distancing requirements?

CCSA has developed a new resource,

To coordinate efforts in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools (NCCMT) is collecting research questions for rapid evidence syntheses in progress related to COVID-19.

Please note: This webinar is available in French only; it is not offered in English.
Remarque: Ce webinaire est disponible uniquement en français.

As a caregiver, or mental health professional, effective communication is key to a strong relationship, particularly during this time of heightened stress and uncertainty. Our communication webinar will provide practical tips and strategies to help you communicate effectively and productively using approaches like LEAP, motivational interviewing, and CBT; as well as cover common challenges and issues, and helpful and unhelpful approaches.

Attention all youth at home during the COVID-19 crisis:

Been hearing a lot about human trafficking and online exploitation lately?

What do they really look like? Are you at risk?

What does this all mean to you, your friends and your community?

Are you a caregiver providing support to someone living with mental health challenges? Join IAM Mental Health for our 4 session family education group.
 
Our program covers challenges facing families, handling stress and anxiety, practical strategies around communication, and coping with daily living including; scheduling daily activities, motivation, wellness and crisis planning, and caregiver well-being.
 
Our program also addresses coping with changes in daily living and stresses associated with COVID19.