COVID-19 pandemic

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Jean Tweed Centre, Centre for Innovation in Peer Support, and Addictions Mental Health Ontario would like to hear from you! 

Let us know what you think by completing this anonymous survey regarding digital health resources during COVID-19 and beyond.

Youth Research and Evaluation Exchange (YouthREX) is excited to announce that our next guest in the "In Conversation" series will be Dr. Oyedeji (Deji) Ayonrinde, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology at Queen’s University. We invite you to join us for a far-reaching conversation about mental health in this unprecedented time!

Sponsored by Shoppers Drug Mart

With Speakers:

Dr. Anita Federici, PhD., Psych Adjunct Faculty, York University, Founder & Clinical Director, Centre for Emotion Regulation

and Agustina Jorquera, M.Ed., Registered Psychotherapist

Session goals & objectives:      

Registration Link: https://is.gd/TERAugust2020

You're invited to the virtual forum on supporting pregnant/parenting people who use drugs when child welfare involvement and the COVID-19 pandemic collide on Friday, August 14, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

To contain the spread of COVID-19, governments across the globe have put physical distancing measures in place. This webinar will look at the factors impacting the ability of Canadian adults to follow guidelines, including:

Register for this free webinar here.

More information will be available soon.

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.

The Lancet Psychiatry, Mental Health Innovation Network, MHPSS.net and United for Global Mental Health have launched a series of weekly webinars designed to provide policy makers and the wider health community with the latest evidence on the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and how to address it.

The Lancet Psychiatry, Mental Health Innovation Network, MHPSS.net and United for Global Mental Health have launched a series of weekly webinars designed to provide policy makers and the wider health community with the latest evidence on the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and how to address it.

The Lancet Psychiatry, Mental Health Innovation Network, MHPSS.net and United for Global Mental Health have launched a series of weekly webinars designed to provide policy makers and the wider health community with the latest evidence on the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and how to address it.

Colleges and universities around the world have taken drastic measures to protect students and staff members from the COVID-19 pandemic, including closing and moving courses online. As of March 25, 2020, post-secondary schools in 150 countries had closed due to COVID-19, impacting over 80% of the world’s student population.

The global enforcement of social distancing measures that began earlier this year has eliminated many common sources of entertainment. How then have individuals been keeping themselves engaged during this time? This article outlines the increased participation in online gaming and gambling, how these opportunities have changed as a result of COVID-19 and how these activities have specifically impacted youth. The article also explores strategies to stay safe during this time.

The Lancet Psychiatry, Mental Health Innovation Network, MHPSS and United for Global Mental Health have launched a series of weekly webinars designed to provide policy makers and the wider health community with the latest evidence on the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and how to address it. The webinars provide practical solutions to the challenging issues we are all grappling with. Participants are encouraged to join from around the world, including those with lived experience of mental health and of COVID-19.

With COVID-19 we find ourselves in uncertain, ever changing and unprecedented times. As different parts of the country are in varying stages of re-opening, it is more important than ever to make sure you, your staff and employees are healthy in body and mind. Yvette Brown, one of Bellwood’s experienced Occupational Therapists, will provide practical advice on returning to work during these challenging times.

In this webinar, attendees will learn: