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COVID-19 Message from the Scientific Director The health and societal implications of COVID-19 are top-of-mind for every Canadian right now. Dramatic changes in the way we live our daily lives can mean heightened anxieties for individuals and families in this rapidly changing…

COVID-19 and Mental Health (CMH) Initiative: New Funding Opportunity Launches Today Message from the Scientific Director, Dr. Samuel Weiss As a part of the Government of Canada’s continued rapid response to address major health challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the third…

CMH Initiative: Updates on Funding Opportunities and National Guidelines Message from the Scientific Director, Dr. Samuel Weiss The month of May saw rapid growth in the COVID-19 and Mental Health (CMH) Initiative, as well as the achievement of many crucial milestones that ensure…

CMH Initiative update: How we’re supporting mental health during COVID-19 Message from the Scientific Director, Dr. Samuel Weiss Mental health challenges and problematic substance use during the COVID-19 pandemic are significant, national health topics for many Canadians during…

COVID-19 Mental Health Research website launches July 7 to support mental health and substance use needs of Canadians As part of the Government of Canada’s rapid research response to COVID-19, the COVID-19 and Mental Health (CMH) Initiative has developed a user-friendly website…

How will COVID-19 change us as a global society? Will equity lose ground? Nazilla Khanlou on how COVID-19 has created a “syndemic” With millions out of work or locked down in their homes to halt the spread of the virus, other issues are exacerbated. One of them, notes Professor…

COVID-19 and Mental Health (CMH) Initiative Summer Outlook Message from the Scientific Director, Dr. Samuel Weiss As we move into the summer months, the COVID-19 and Mental Health (CMH) Initiative continues to grow and produce knowledge regarding mental health and substance use…

COVID-19 and Mental Health (CMH) Initiative: Research COVID-19 Physical Distancing and Post-Traumatic Stress Injury: A Rapid Review of Virtual Trauma-Focused Therapy for Military, Veterans and Public Safety Personnel Key Messages Preliminary evidence for DH and TAPs: encouraging…

Competition results: COVID-19 Mental Health and Substance Use Service Needs and Delivery Message from the Scientific Director, Dr. Samuel Weiss It was clear from the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic that in addition to supporting physical health, Canada’s COVID-19 response had to…

Meet new members of the COVID-19 and Mental Health Initiative Expert Advisory Panel From the outset of the COVID-19 and Mental Health (CMH) Initiative, the external Expert Advisory Panel (EAP) has been a crucial resource to identify and advise on knowledge gaps, supporting…