Mental Health at Home and the Workplace During COVID-19

On April 8, 2020, CanWaCH partnered with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) for a webinar on the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, both at home and at the workplace.

On this resource page, you’ll find a recording of the webinar, presentation slides, as well as additional readings and resources on mental health and COVID-19.

Webinar

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PART 1. WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS – Alli Bunting, CanWaCH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCyofcFOmPU&feature=youtu.be#t=0m0s

PART 2. PRESENTATION – Mental Health Concerns During COVID-19 – Supporting Yourself and Others – Jordan Friesen, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)

A. Introduction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCyofcFOmPU&feature=youtu.be#t=6m21s

B. Presentation Overview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCyofcFOmPU&feature=youtu.be#t=8m58s

C. Psychological challenges faced during crisis situations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCyofcFOmPU&feature=youtu.be#t=9ms47s

D. Strategies to support your mental health and wellbeing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCyofcFOmPU&feature=youtu.be#t=15m53s

1. Challenging Negative Thoughts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCyofcFOmPU&feature=youtu.be#t=23m28s
2. Selfcare
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCyofcFOmPU&feature=youtu.be#t=26m50s

E. Considerations for staying healthy at work

1. This isn’t business as usual https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCyofcFOmPU&feature=youtu.be#t=28m11s
2. Practical strategies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCyofcFOmPU&feature=youtu.be#t=29m31s

F. Supporting family and friends

1. Tips for supporting others https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCyofcFOmPU&feature=youtu.be#t=32m16s
2. Tips for supporting children and youth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCyofcFOmPU&feature=youtu.be#t=34m43s

PART 3. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCyofcFOmPU&feature=youtu.be#t=36m38s

PART 4. CONCLUDING REMARKS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCyofcFOmPU&feature=youtu.be#t=51m20s

Download the presentation slides here

Resources

CanWaCH has partnered with BetterHelp to provide access to professional online counselling – anytime, anywhere. Enjoy one free month of access to a licensed therapist in the language of your choice.

General mental health information

• 6 Ways to Care for Mental & Emotional Health During the Coronavirus Outbreak
• Shoppers Drug Mart Free Mental Health Tool
• Mental Health and the COVID-19 Pandemic
• Wellness Together Canada: Mental Health and Substance Use Support

Adjusting to working at home

• The WFH Survival Guide to Mental Health
• Mental health tips from a company that’s only ever worked remotely
• 6 tips to respond to employee anxiety about COVID-19

Supporting your family and others

• Caring for children in the COVID-19 crisis
• Coping with Current Events: A Parent, Family and Caregiver Toolkit
• Supporting the young people in your life during COVID-19
• About Kids Health COVID-19 Learning Hub

Anxiety, productivity, motivation and focus

• Simple techniques for relief from fear and anxiety
• I’m feeling stressed due to the pandemic
• Stress and Coping

Managing isolation

• Coronavirus: Toronto professor creates free online course to manage mental health
• Live alone? Tips on how to manage during COVID-19 pandemic

Student resources

• Counsellor helps students and community cope with new stressors
• How teenagers can protect their mental health during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Phone Numbers

• Crisis Services Canada: 1-833-456-4566 (24/7; ENG + FR)
• Kids Help Phone:  Call a counsellor: 1-800-668-6868

Books

The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook – Edmund J. Bourne, PHD