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If you have a question about mental health during the COVID-19 outbreak, chances are other community members may have the same question. Our experts can provide answers that will be helpful for all.
We invite you to submit your questions using the form below.
We will get an answer from The Royal’s experts and share it with our community on our website and through our social media channels.
Please keep your questions general and anonymous. If we get a number of similar questions, we will bundle them together into one answer.
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Answered Questions
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Top 10 silver linings I've found amidst the clouds of COVID-19
- How do I take care of myself, as a caregiver
- What's the best way to handle a panic attack?
- I am a mother struggling with postpartum depression now having to stay indoors. What can I do?
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Can you offer quick mental health tips for those stuck indoors?
Our experts in the media
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Dr. Gail Beck speaks on how to tell if your child is experiencing back-to-school anxiety on CFRA 580
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Should police be the first responders to mental health emergencies? Listen to Dr. Raj Bhatla on CBC Ottawa Morning (fast forward to 10:01)
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The connection between nutrition and your mental health with Chris Cotaras on TSN 1200
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Benefits of physical activity during COVID19 with Sara Richardson-Brown on TSN 1200
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Handling our frustration and anger in times of uncertainty with Vanessa Holmes on TSN 1200
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Dr Beck talks about introvert and extrovert children during COVID19
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Supporting seniors during COVID19 with Dr. Tim Lau on TSN 1200 (fast forward to 10:10)
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Dr. Bhatla speaks to Doctor's Appreciation Day and how we can take care of ourselves (fast forward to 39.10)
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Working moms and taking care of our mental health during COVID-19
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Dr. Corace highlights substance use during COVID-19 as part of TSN 1200 The Drive's Wellness Wednesday (fast forward to 6:30)
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Stuart Fogel talks about sleep and COVID-19 on CBC Ottawa Morning
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Day to day life as a dad and mental health worker during a pandemic
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Building resiliency in times of uncertainty – conquering COVID’s emotional contagion
- Coping with isolation with Ann-Marie O’Brien in Ottawa Matters
- Managing your sleep habits with Dr. Elliott Lee on TSN 1200 (fast forward to 9:38)
- Managing anxiety with Dr. Raj Bhatla on TSN 1200 (fast forward to 4:20)
- Managing fears and anxiety caused by the coronavirus with Dr. Andrew Jacobs on CBC podcast
- Kicking off Movember 2020 and talking about men's mental health with Richard Robins and Nathan Charron on TSN 1200
- Let's talk about PTSD and men's mental health with Dr. Rebecca Gomez on TSN 1200
- Substance Use Among Men During a Pandemic - Dr. Kim Corace on TSN 1200
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Mental health and the holidays during a pandemic. Read more from Dr. Lau in the Ottawa Citizen