COVID-19 Mental Health

• Study shows COVID had little impact on mental health. The same isn’t true for kids

  A new study found that emergency department visits for suicide attempts among youth across the world increased by 22 per cent during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Health

  Mar 15
  
• 1st year of COVID-19 had less impact on mental health than expected: study

  Canadian researchers reviewed 137 studies from around the world that measured people's overall mental health, before the pandemic and then again during 2020.

  Health

  Mar 9
  
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• Southwestern Public Health study shows indirect impact pandemic had on mental health, other issues

  A new report from Southwestern Public Health sheds light on the indirect health impacts COVID-19 has had on the community regarding mental health, unemployment and other effects.

  Health

  Jun 1, 2022
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• Canadian journalists facing ‘alarming’ levels of mental health struggles: report

  Canadian journalists responding to the survey had diagnosed rates of anxiety 10 times higher than the general population -- and nearly five times higher for diagnosed depression.

  Canada

  May 25, 2022
• Toronto Board of Health report outlines pandemic impact on children, young people

  A report from the Toronto Board of Health is looking at the health impacts the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children and youth.

  Health

  Apr 11, 2022
• N.B. moves to COVID-19 circuit-breaker: Here’s how to survive staying at home

  With Level 3 COVID-19 measures in place, residents of New Brunswick will be spending a great deal of time stuck at home over the next few weeks.

  Health

  Jan 15, 2022
• Majority of Canadians optimistic about 2022 despite financial concerns: Ipsos poll

  Health and financial security are among the main issues top of mind for Canadians going into next year, according to a new Ipsos poll.

  Canada

  Dec 30, 2021
• Child abuse, suicide attempts in Canada rose during COVID-19 pandemic: report

  After more than a year of lockdowns and school closures, experts concerned about long-term impact on child development and urge greater support.  

  Health

  Sep 1, 2021
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• Nearly 95,000 COVID-19 cases reported among health-care workers in Canada

  Health-care staff represent seven per cent of Canada’s total COVID-19 infections, latest data from CIHI shows, as the pandemic continues to take a physical and mental toll.

  Health

  Aug 19, 2021
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• ONA says understaffing at ‘unsafe point’ at Hamilton Program for Schizophrenia

  The ONA says conciliation was held June 21 to resolve the funding and staffing challenges, but Vicki McKenna says 'they haven't been able to make any substantive progress.'

  Health

  Jun 22, 2021