From November 29-December 5, CMHA Ontario joins organizations across the country in recognizing Digital Health Week, which acknowledges how digital health is transforming the delivery of care across Canada.
As the COVID-19 pandemic challenged traditional care models, service providers in mental health and addictions in Ontario had to adapt to these new and ever-changing circumstances to ensure that they could still deliver quality care to those who need support. As a result, CMHA branches across the province developed innovative practices and processes to overcome technological barriers and get Ontarians the care they need.
The Excellence through Quality Improvement Project (E-QIP) is celebrating Digital Health Week by sharing innovations in digital health developed by E-QIP alumni, many of which were developed and implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit their website to read the full series.
When it comes to virtual care:
- CMHA’s BounceBack program is available free of charge to help people experiencing mild to moderate anxiety, stress and other mental health challenges associated with the pandemic. BounceBack participants receive telephone coaching, skill-building workbooks and online videos to help them overcome mild-to-moderate symptoms and gain new skills to regain positive mental health. Learn more at BounceBackOntario.ca.
- Living Life to the Full courses are available online to support older adults 55+, seniors 65+, caregivers and people in need of mental health support, people living on the Autism spectrum, and adults during and post-COVID-19. Visit the course list page for more information.
- CMHA Ontario’s Mental Health Works program is offering new online sessions of CMHA Certified Psychological Health and Safety Advisor Training. Participants will receive certification as a Psychological Health and Safety Advisor Trainer and learn skills to impact and influence mental health change within an organization. Learn more on the Mental Health Works website.
CMHA branches across the country also operate online courses through Recovery Colleges, which provide a variety of mental health courses free of charge. Recovery Colleges are designed to be supportive learning environments, where everyone is welcome regardless of their mental health goals. Learn more and find a college near you on the CMHA National website.
For more on Digital Health Week, visit the event website.