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