{"id":7922,"date":"2020-03-24T05:29:59","date_gmt":"2020-03-24T10:29:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.une-sen.org\/press\/?p=7922"},"modified":"2020-03-24T06:32:18","modified_gmt":"2020-03-24T11:32:18","slug":"covid-19-mental-health-resources-to-cope","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unesen.ca\/press\/?p=7922","title":{"rendered":"COVID-19: Mental health resources to cope"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7923\" src=\"http:\/\/www.une-sen.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/MentalHealth.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unesen.ca\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/MentalHealth.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.unesen.ca\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/MentalHealth-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.unesen.ca\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/MentalHealth-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/www.unesen.ca\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/MentalHealth-1024x538.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"E142\">Many people are struggling with their mental health during this difficult time. If you are overwhelmed, under significant stress, or having any mental health difficulties, here are some resources to assist you.<\/p>\n<h1 id=\"E147\"><strong>Resources for federal public service workers<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p id=\"E149\">For government employees: contact the 24-7\u00a0<a id=\"E153\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/health-canada\/services\/environmental-workplace-health\/occupational-health-safety\/employee-assistance-services\/employee-assistance-program.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Employee Assistance Program<\/a>\u00a0(EAP) or your departmental coordinator, access care through the\u00a0<a id=\"E156\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pshcp.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Public Service Healthcare Plan<\/a>\u00a0(PSHP), or use the nationwide\u00a0<a id=\"E159\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/health-canada\/services\/environmental-workplace-health\/occupational-health-safety\/employee-assistance-services\/specialized-organizational-services.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Specialized Organizational Services<\/a>\u00a0(SOS).<\/p>\n<p id=\"E162\">You can also check out Treasury Board of Canada&#8217;s\u00a0<a id=\"E164\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"http:\/\/psacunion.ca\/sites\/psac\/files\/coe-covd19-eng.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fact sheet<\/a>\u00a0for more resources on mental health.<\/p>\n<h1 id=\"E167\"><strong>Resources for all\u00a0workers<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h2 id=\"E171\">Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)<\/h2>\n<p id=\"E173\">Find out if your employer has an EAP. Many large employers have these programs, which provide free access to assistance as well as other resources. Check with your manager or human resources department.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"E177\">Mental health resources \u2013 General<\/h2>\n<p id=\"E182\"><a id=\"E183\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/mental-health-services\/mental-health-get-help.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Government of Canada &#8211; Mental health support: Get help<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"E185\"><a id=\"E186\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cmha.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Canadian Mental Health Association<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"E188\"><a id=\"E189\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccohs.ca\/topics\/wellness\/mentalhealth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety &#8211; Mental Health<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"E203\">Provincial and territorial resources<\/h2>\n<p id=\"E205\"><strong>British Columbia<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E207\"><a id=\"E208\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/health-safety\/covid19_stressmanagement_5_accessible.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Managing COVID-19 Stress, Anxiety and Depression<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"E210\"><a id=\"E211\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/justice\/criminal-justice\/bcs-criminal-justice-system\/services-and-resources\/services-by-need\/mental-health-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BC Mental Health Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"E213\"><a id=\"E214\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthlinkbc.ca\/mental-health-substance-use\/resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HealthLink BC mental health resources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E219\"><strong>Alberta<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E221\"><a id=\"E222\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.albertahealthservices.ca\/assets\/info\/amh\/if-amh-mhpip-disaster-pandemic-covid-19-and-your-mental-health.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">COVID-19 and your mental health<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"E224\"><a id=\"E225\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.albertahealthservices.ca\/assets\/info\/amh\/if-amh-mhpip-disaster-pandemic-coping-for-children-families.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Coping and connection for children and families during COVID-19<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"E228\"><a id=\"E229\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.albertahealthservices.ca\/amh\/Page16759.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alberta Health Services mental health resources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E235\"><strong>Ontario<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E237\"><a id=\"E238\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/mental-health-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ontario mental health and addiction services<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"E240\"><a id=\"E241\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.com\/news-story\/9908780-ontario-promotes-free-mental-health-portal-during-coronavirus-pandemic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ontario promotes free mental health portal during Coronavirus pandemic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E244\"><strong>Quebec<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E246\"><a id=\"E247\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/en\/health\/health-issues\/a-z\/2019-coronavirus\/stress-anxiety-and-depression-associated-with-the-coronavirus-covid-19-disease\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stress, Anxiety and Depression Associated With the Coronavirus COVID-19 Disease<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E249\"><strong>New Brunswick<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"E252\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.gnb.ca\/content\/gnb\/en\/departments\/ocmoh\/cdc\/content\/respiratory_diseases\/coronavirus\/mental-health-and-coping-during-covid-19.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mental health and coping during COVID-19<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"E255\"><a id=\"E256\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.gnb.ca\/content\/gnb\/en\/departments\/health\/AddictionsandMentalHealth.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Addictions and mental health<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E258\"><strong>Saskatchewan<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E260\"><a id=\"E261\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saskatchewan.ca\/residents\/health\/accessing-health-care-services\/mental-health-and-addictions-support-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Saskatchewan Mental Health and Addiction Services<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E263\"><strong>Manitoba<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E266\"><a id=\"E267\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.mb.ca\/health\/mh\/links.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Government of Manitoba \u2013 Mental health and addictions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E269\"><strong>Nova Scotia<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E273\"><a id=\"E274\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nshealth.ca\/mental-health-addictions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E276\"><strong>Prince Edward Island<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E278\"><a id=\"E279\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.princeedwardisland.ca\/en\/information\/health-pei\/mental-health-and-addictions-online-phone-and-text-based-supports-for\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PEI Mental health and addictions supports<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E282\"><strong>Newfoundland and Labrador<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E284\"><a id=\"E285\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.gov.nl.ca\/health\/mentalhealth_committee\/mentalhealth\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mental health and addictions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E287\"><strong>Northwest Territories<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E289\"><a id=\"E290\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hss.gov.nt.ca\/en\/services\/nwt-community-counselling-program-ccp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NWT Community Counselling Program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E292\"><strong>Yukon<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E294\"><a id=\"E295\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hss.gov.yk.ca\/mwsu_communities.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services across Yukon<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E297\"><strong>Nunavut<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E299\"><a id=\"E300\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.nu.ca\/health\/information\/mental-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Government of Nunavut \u2013 Mental Health<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many people are struggling with their mental health during this difficult time. If you are overwhelmed, under significant stress, or having any mental health difficulties, here are some resources to assist you. Resources for federal public service workers For government employees: contact the 24-7\u00a0Employee Assistance Program\u00a0(EAP) or your departmental coordinator, access care through the\u00a0Public Service &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unesen.ca\/press\/?p=7922\" class=\"more-link\">>><span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;COVID-19: Mental health resources to cope&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[377,12],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unesen.ca\/press\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7922"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unesen.ca\/press\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unesen.ca\/press\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unesen.ca\/press\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unesen.ca\/press\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=7922"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.unesen.ca\/press\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7922\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7924,"href":"https:\/\/www.unesen.ca\/press\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7922\/revisions\/7924"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unesen.ca\/press\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=7922"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unesen.ca\/press\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=7922"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unesen.ca\/press\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=7922"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}