Why self-care is important during COVID-19 – especially for health care workers
Apr 22, 2020Healthy Debate: The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented crisis that requires us to develop critical stress-coping mechanisms as we protect ourselves against infection.
Mental health index shows biggest decline among workers in the Prairies
Apr 22, 2020Talent Canada: The pandemic is affecting the mental health of people across the country, but it’s taking the biggest toll on individuals in the Prairies, according to Morneau Shepell.
Stressed, anxious? Free virtual counselling offered in the Tri-Cites
Apr 21, 2020Tri-City News: New services available as survey shows more Canadians suffering from mental health concerns.
Mental health, well-being decline amid COVID-19
Apr 21, 2020HR Reporter: The level of mental stress individuals have experienced as a result of COVID-19 jumped to a score of 74.7 in March, up from a baseline score of 50 for the previous month.
COVID-19 causes decline in mental health
Apr 21, 2020Insurance Portal: Morneau Shepell’s Mental Health Index has shown declines in mental health and well-being in every province as COVID-19 continues its grip on parts of the country.
The Future of Work: How companies can best support employees
Apr 21, 2020Global News: Video interview on mental health with Paula Allen (3:49 duration)
Mental health and well-being decline worst in Alberta
Apr 20, 2020Calgary's Business: Female households were significantly more likely to report a negative impact to their mental health as a result of the pandemic
Alberta saw the biggest drop in mental health scores in Canada
Apr 20, 2020Lethbridge News Now: The COVID-19 pandemic has played a negative role on the mental health of most Canadians, but it appears Albertans have been hit the hardest.
COVID-19 and your mental health
Apr 18, 2020Global News Calgary: Video interview with Paula Allen to discuss how the pandemic is affecting the mental health of Canadian workers.
Manitoba opens up COVID-19 testing to include 'quite vast' list of essential services workers
Apr 16, 2020CBC News: The AbilitiCBT program is a virtual therapy program offering digital cognitive behavioural therapy for free to Manitobans.