COVID-19 pandemic

This presentation and discussion will be facilitated by Barbara Frampton and will be an informative and supportive conversation that will identify:

• Pandemic Fatigue

• Pandemic Burnout

• Why it’s Serious

• Supporting Ourselves

• Supporting Others

• Helpful Strategies

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and public health measures put in place to reduce transmission have likely affected people who use opioids and other illicit substances. Reasons for this include potential changes in the supply of these substances and in support systems for people who use them.

Thanks to the work of Dr. [@mention:372869809257853525], with funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and in collaboration with partners from CAMH, Addictions and Mental Health Ontario, the Jean Tweed Centre, and Support House's Centre for Innovation in Peer Support...

A number of new resources are available to help women with substance use concerns and those who work with them make choices about the use of digital health resources like apps and web-based support tools. 

The COVID-19 pandemic has proven that a lot of medicine can be delivered virtually. Join the Virtual Solutions for Substance Use Care Conference to further understand how technology-assisted virtual care has evolved.   

Check out this new Promising Practice!

Management of outdoor recreation and active travel spaces during COVID-19: A guidance document for Timiskaming district

Here is a sneak peek:

Public health (or emergency) measures implemented to mitigate COVID-19 may have unintended consequences on the mental health of children and youth.

A large cross-sectional cohort study examined the impact of COVID-19 emergency measures on child/adolescent mental health for children/adolescents with and without pre-existing psychiatric diagnoses.

Parents of children ages 2-18 and self-reporting children/adolescents ages 10-18 indicated changes in mental health across six domains: depression, anxiety, irritability, attention, hyperactivity, and obsessions/compulsions.

Hello,

I am interested in learning from others who may have set up interfaces between partner EMRs to enable the communication and transfer of information between partner agencies.

What was your experience? Any lessons learned?

Thank you for your insights!

-Carly

Join the webinar here.

How can we leverage online platforms to facilitate connection, community-building, and peer support among youth?

How can we reach, engage, and support youth who may be experiencing social isolation?

Join us for an engaging and timely conversation that explores how organizations are using new and existing online platforms to engage youth, build communities, and facilitate peer-to-peer support.

This webinar will explore how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted mental health and substance use in young people. It will also discuss the challenges that youth continue to face during the pandemic and how youth allies, including educators, parents and counsellors can provide support.

Speakers:

Alexa Bol, Manager, Knowledge Mobilization, Opening Minds

Sabrina Jouniaux-Romano, Supervisor, Kids Help Phone

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many disruptions in the lives of Canadians, including disruptions in access to and delivery of mental health and addiction services. This webinar will explore how the measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 have created challenges for those seeking care. It will explore the inequity that exists in access to services, and the opportunities for innovative solutions to support Canadians during a time when we are seeing a growing number reporting worsening mental health and an increase in substance use.

Speakers:

The annual report of the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada examines the state of public health in Canada. It describes the impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Canadians, both directly and through the steps taken to diminish its effect.

The report also provides suggestions for strengthening Canada’s preparedness for future public health emergencies.

Digital health week, is an annual celebration and recognition of how digital health is transforming the delivery of and access to health care across Canada.

Nearly 7 out of 10 Canadians who sought medical assistance during the pandemic used virtual care. As our health care system becomes more digital, the adoption of digital health tools - from virtual consultations to new apps to accessing personal information is changing the way health care is delivered and accessed across Canada.

McMaster University’s Department of Labour Studies and Political Science and Hamilton’s Roundtable for Poverty Reduction are conducting a survey that will map how COVID-19 has affected work, poverty, and access to government programs.

They are looking for Ontario residents 18 years or older and not retired. The confidential information gathered is intended for public bodies such as the Public Health Agency of Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada to assess community needs and implement appropriate supports during and after the pandemic.

Register for this edition of Public Health Ontario Rounds!

Presented by:
Regan Murray
Claire Rykelyk-Huizen
Michael Nurse

Tuesday, November 10, 2020, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Location: By webinar only

Intended Audience: Public health units, municipal drug strategies, other community health and social care organizations and professionals working to reduce overdose deaths.

A team at York University is seeking a Part-Time Research Assistant to complete a scoping review for a project entitled Promising Practices in Accessing Virtual Mental Health: Supporting Refugees during COVID-19.

Please see job posting attached and distribute to appropriate networks!