Coping during the COVID-19 pandemic

Our experts in the media

• Ann-Marie O'Brien is featured in the story 'Anxiety levels increasing during COVID-19 pandemic: Study' on CTV Ottawa

• Anxiety, depression soar during COVID-19 pandemic, research at The Royal reveals. Read more in the Ottawa Citizen with Dr. Rebecca Robillard

• Dr. Gail Beck speaks on how to tell if your child is experiencing back-to-school anxiety on CFRA 580

• Juliet Haynes talks on how to support friends and family members who are struggling with mental health on CTV Ottawa

• Fardous Hosseiny from the Centre of Excellence on PTSD speaks to Moral injury amongst our first responders on TSN 1200

• What we can do as a system to better support people with mental health issues with Dr. Raj Bhatla on CFRA podcast

• Should police be the first responders to mental health emergencies? Listen to Dr. Raj Bhatla on CBC Ottawa Morning (fast forward to 10:01)

• The connection between nutrition and your mental health with Chris Cotaras on TSN 1200 

• Stephanie Richardson, co-founder of DIFD speaks about The Royal's May 27th Is It Just Us virtual event and mental health with Ian Mendes on TSN 1200

• Benefits of physical activity during COVID19 with Sara Richardson-Brown on TSN 1200

• Handling our frustration and anger in times of uncertainty with Vanessa Holmes on TSN 1200

• Dr Beck talks about introvert and extrovert children during COVID19

• Supporting seniors during COVID19 with Dr. Tim Lau on TSN 1200 (fast forward to 10:10)

• Dr. Bhatla speaks to Doctor's Appreciation Day and how we can take care of ourselves (fast forward to 39.10)

• Working moms and taking care of our​ mental health during COVID-19

• Dr. Corace highlights substance use during COVID-19 as part of TSN 1200 The Drive's Wellness Wednesday (fast forward to 6:30)

• Stuart Fogel talks about sleep and COVID-19 on CBC Ottawa Morning

• Day to day life as a dad and mental health worker during a pandemic

• 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

• Mental health and the holidays during a pandemic. Read more from Dr. Lau in the Ottawa Citizen