Covid Mental Health

• Suicidal thoughts among Canadians significantly higher during COVID-19: StatCan

  Researchers found the prevalence of having suicidal thoughts among adults was significantly higher in 2021 than in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Health

  May 19
  
• COVID-19 anxiety: How return-to-office mandates are impacting U.S. employees

  According to a poll, at least half of in-person workers say balancing responsibilities, potential COVID exposure at work, commute and social interaction are sources of stress.

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  May 8
  
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• Health workers call for radical changes to health care to treat pandemic burnout

  Health workers have now endured two difficult years of pandemic conditions, leading to serious burnout across nearly all sectors of the health-care system.

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  Mar 10
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• High anxiety levels expected in Canadians wary of COVID restrictions lifting: experts

  While some provinces across Canada begin lifting COVID restrictions, experts warn of high levels of stress and anxiety in those wary of letting their guards down.

  Health

  Feb 10
• Two years into COVID, mental health service access still a problem

  COVID-19 has placed a spotlight on the importance of mental health in a positive way - but the challenge is ensuring everyone who needs care can get it.

  Health

  Feb 7
• Canadians struggling with mental health amid COVID-19 access ‘Friendly Calls’ program

  The Friendly Calls program pairs participants struggling with mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic with trained Red Cross volunteers who typically call once a week to chat.

  Canada

  Dec 23, 2021
• Mental health struggles intensify as the pandemic continues on

  Before the Omicron variant became part of our everyday vocabulary there was a feeling of hopes, but it has turned to hopelessness, frustration and unease.

  Health

  Dec 20, 2021
• Children hit hard by COVID-19 need mental health support, UN report warns

  Governments must pour more money and resources into preserving the mental well-being of children and adolescents, the U.N.'s child protection agency urged in a report Tuesday.

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  Oct 4, 2021
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• Low mental health reported among Canadians compared to pre-pandemic: survey

  Overall, better mental health was associated with Canadians who have the option to work from home at least some of the time, the report said.

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  Aug 24, 2021
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• Half of Canadians are anxious about reopening amid COVID-19. Here’s how to cope

  While most Canadians are feeling comfortable with the pace of the reopening plans, others are also nervous about resuming normal activities, new polls shows.

  Health

  Jun 19, 2021