Read this e-newsletter to learn about resources and to hear from experts on supporting immigrant and refugee mental health during COVID-19

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IN THIS MONTH'S NEWSLETTER WE COVER:

COVID-19 resources for service providers working with immigrants and refugees; An evidence snapshot that emphasizes the importance of an intersectional approach to COVID-19; A recording of the "Ask an Expert" session on supporting the mental health of immigrants and refugees during COVID-19; and project updates for the CoP, upcoming courses and webinars.

COVID-19

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and the Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Project recognize the unique impacts that COVID-19 has on the mental health of immigrants and refugees. We are deeply grateful to service providers working to support their clients during this difficult time.

We have complied a snapshot of resources ranging from webpages specific to mental health and well-being, equity-informed responses to COVID-19, up-to-date information from public health, and resources for the settlement sector. Please visit this page to view resources that may be of use to you.

EVIDENCE SNAPSHOT

Beyond sex and gender analysis: An intersectional view of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak and response

In this COVID-19 pandemic, emerging popular refrains like ‘we’re all in this together’ and ‘we will come through this together’ echo across media. But who is this ‘we’?

Read this policy brief to better understand the differential impacts that COVID-19 has had on vulnerable populations and recommended actions as a result.

SPECIAL FEATURE

"Ask an Expert": Supporting the mental health needs of immigrants and refugees during COVID-19

The Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Project hosted an “Ask an Expert” online session on April 8th, 2020 on how to support the mental health of immigrants and refugees during COVID 19.

Dr. Clare Pain (Psychiatrist and Director of the Psychological Trauma Program at Mount Sinai Hospital), Bonnie Wong (Executive Director of Hong Fook Mental Health Association) and Vince Pietropaolo (General Manager of COSTI Family and Mental Health Services) answered questions from service providers across Canada.

WATCH HERE

PROJECT UPDATES

COURSE

Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health online course

The online course is a free, self-directed training for settlement, social and health service providers across Canada. Visit the project's website for more information.

Add your name to the email list to be notified when registration opens for the Summer 2020 course offering.

TOOLKIT

The Toolkit is a repository of resources to support settlement, social service and health service providers in appropriately responding to the mental health needs of recent immigrants and refugees.

ACCESS HERE

WEBINAR

Yoga for refugees: Shifting out of survival mode and into interoception

Thursday, May 14th, 2020: 1:00-2:00pm EST

With: Leila Johnson, certified Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator

COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE

Join the CoP discussion board to establish connections with service providers across Canada, discuss questions about service provision, exchange essential resources and information about events in your community, and pose questions to a panel of subject matter experts.

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