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The focus on mental health is that much more important this year as we see the toll the pandemic has taken on most Canadians. According to the University of British Columbia led pan-Canadian mental health survey done in partnership with Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), 77 % of adults reported negative emotions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
If the “average” Canadian has such difficulty, imagine coming to a new country during a pandemic. In recognition of Mental Health Week, please take time to find out more about how you can support the mental health of newcomers.
Resources on mental health
Search mental health in our toolkit or e-Learning library to access resources such as how to help identify whether newcomers are showing signs of adaptation to a new country or require formal services, how to assess trauma in a transcultural context, and multi-lingual pamphlets regarding mental health you can share with your patients or clients. You’ll also find resources to promote your own mental health when working with newcomers because we know you can’t help others unless you first help yourself.
Finally, if you are interested in more details, resources, formal training and being involved in a community of practice dedicated to the mental health of newcomers, please check out our partner organization the Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Project which is hosted by CAMH, Canada’s largest mental health teaching hospital.
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