While healthcare professionals are on the fron lines of the Coronavirus pandemic, some people might be needing a little help with their mental health – and the hospital isn’t the best place for that. Todd Archbold from PrairieCare checks in with some advice for people who might be struggling.
Ways to get help:
- Telehealth
- Psychiatric Assistance Line for Primary Care
- Fast Tracker
Role of mental health providers:
- Reduce barriers to accessing mental health care
- Help avoid ER and hospital visits
- Help screen and triage potential COVID-19 cases
Tips:
- Get good sleep, eat well, exercise
- Facetime, ‘virtual game night’, get outside
- Social Distancing does not mean social isolation