Wellness

IACCAP advice for surviving the pandemic with your children.

A self referral form for healthcare providers who might be negatively impacted by COVID-19 to access mental health and addiction supports . Services include access to resources, Cognitive Behavioural Therapies (CBT/Psychotherapy) as well as Psychiatric Services.

Resources for healthcare providers who might be negatively impacted by COVID-19. Includes Services include access to resources, Cognitive Behavioural Therapies (CBT/Psychotherapy) as well as Psychiatric Services.

CMA, in collaboration with Scotiabank and MD Financial Management, launch new 24/7 Wellness Support Line offering mental health support and counselling to physicians, residents, medical students and their immediate families.

CCSA is the go-to place in Canada for trusted information on COVID-19 and substance use. We have put together a suite of resources from websites and organizations from around the world, as well publications from our own experts.

A resource developed by the Canadian Burn Association outlining coping measures for Burn victims and their families during the pandemic.

List of wellness resources provided by the University of Toronto for Faculty and Trainees.

This webinar will highlight key issues in harm reduction during the COVID-19 outbreak and discuss changes that harm reduction programs have made during this time.

ECHO Coping with COVID is designed for Hospital-Based 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.

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.

Recent events have majority—if not all—of the population in fear of becoming infected with the COVID-19 virus. Unfortunately, certain groups are experiencing the same feelings but with the added struggle of fearing their safety as a consequence of their race.

Eating well and exercising may be the last thing on our minds during these uncertain times as we give more attention to navigating through the new normal and work tirelessly to give the best care to our patients. However, consistent exercising and nutritional strategies are just as important and critical in order to maintain peak performance.

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious and preventable issue that affects many couples across the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has recently added additional stress onto households increasing the risk of IPV.

While stress is an inherent factor in medicine, it has been at an all time high for health care workers (HCW) in the last few months. Due to the unprecedented changes in healthcare, and dealing with much uncertainty and complexity as a result of COVID-19, sleep health disruption is one of the most commonly reported symptoms in HCWs. As HCWs well-being and patient safety are inextricably linked, it is imperative that we address sleep health for the sake of both HCWs and their patients

Parenting as a health care professional on a regular day can be demanding, parenting during a pandemic can be an even bigger challenge.

A severe mass event can cause the general public and those affected by COVID-19 to be mentally impacted. Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an intervention method that can help people in distress during these challenging times.

Health care professionals everywhere are tirelessly working around the clock to provide the best possible care for their patients in these unusual circumstances. Consequently, many of them are experiencing personal psychological concerns such as stress, exhaustion, and guilt, to name a few.

Webinars on Mental Health - United for Global Mental Health

Talking with children about dangerous or scary situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic is difficult for all parents. A clinical psychologist shares considerations for those on the front lines.

This webinar will explore the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and well-being.

WHO and public health authorities around the world are acting to contain the COVID-19 outbreak. However, this time of crisis is generating stress throughout the population. The considerations presented in this document have been developed by the WHO Department of Mental Health and Substance Use as a series of messages that can be used in communications to support mental and psychosocial well-being in different target groups during the outbreak.

Patient Resources to provide information and suggestions about how best to cope in this difficult time.

If you need someone to talk to, NWAC Elders offer resilience support via telephone.

North York Toronto Health Partners COVID-19 Resources for Patients and Providers

Although we cannot lessen the loss of a loved one, we can provide family members with clear, concise, and accurate information about the death, and access to helpful resources.

The Ontario Medical Association's PHP program is aimed at supporting a culture of medicine that values prevention, early identification and intervention of health concerns, that supports both the health professional, their loved ones, and the workplace. The PHP provides confidential support for individuals who are struggling with substance use and mental health concerns, as well as with other behaviours that have a personal and professional impact. The PHP offers support and education to physician leaders, hospitals, and other worksites; as well as to anyone else who is concerned about a loved one or colleague. Some of the services offered include monitoring and advocacy on behalf of the individual, assessments, intake, and providing educational resources.

Free mental health services for Ontario COVID-19 healthcare providers

Support for residents and clinical fellows. Email pgwellness@utoronto.ca.

Described here are the psychological effects of quarantine, as well as strategies for how healthcare providers can care for their patients’ and their own mental well-being during periods of quarantine.

This briefing note summarizes key mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) considerations in relation to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The brief was last updated February 2020.

The Royal College has compiled some wellness resources from around the web to support Fellows who are providing high quality patient care under challenging circumstances.

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.

"APA's Telepsychiatry Toolkit — developed by the APA Work Group on Telepsychiatry — is an evolving resource for members who want to learn about the various aspects of telepsychiatry, including clinical, training, and policy considerations. As new topics emerge, more resources and information will be added to this toolkit.

The toolkit covers topics from History, training, practice/clinical, reimbursement and legal issues from leading psychiatrists."

This is a guide for leaders and managers of healthcare services who will need to consider the wellbeing needs of all healthcare staff (clinical and non-clinical) as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak. It offers practical recommendations for how to respond at individual, management and organisational level involving the appropriate utilisation of expertise within their practitioner psychologist and mental health professionals and anticipates the psychological reactions over time, and what people may need to recovery psychologically from this.

Chalkboard Talk Youtube Video, Dr. Robert Maunder and Dr. Jon Hunter, Department of Psychiatry University of Toronto

The purpose of this webinar is to explore how information in certain forms and contexts can be harmful versus helpful; how it will impact patients as well as healthcare workers; and strategies to deal with the reality of the situation.

The purpose of this webinar is to explore how information in certain forms and contexts can be harmful versus helpful; how it will impact patients as well as healthcare workers; and strategies to deal with the reality of the situation.

With many healthcare workers currently facing heightened pressures as a result of COVID-19, it is important that psychological distress is addressed appropriately.