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From the Director's Desk

Greetings, 

I hope everyone is enjoying the heart of our Canadian summer. The PSPNET team would like to inform you of where we find ourselves to date. This month's newsletter will cover up-to-date information on the courses we are currently offering, a summary of a recent funding announcement, an update on our new Spouse or Significant Other Wellbeing Course, a media spotlight, and a mental health tip focused on self-care.

Thank you for your interest in our services and for taking the time to read this newsletter. Please feel free to contact us if you require any additional information or have any questions.
 
Dr. Heather Hadjistavropoulos
Director of PSPNET
www.pspnet.ca

Who Are We Helping?
WHO IS ENROLLED IN OUR COURSES? A BREAKDOWN BY SECTORS
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
 
      78,382 people have visited our website
      660 PSP have completed a telephone assessment
      614 PSP have started treatment
      405 PSP have fully completed the program
      146 PSP are currently in treatment
 
HOW CLIENTS FEEL ABOUT OUR PROGRAM

      98% would refer the program to a friend
      99% reported the program was worth their time
      91% reported increased confidence in managing their symptoms. 
 
** Metrics provided in this newsletter are up to June 30, 2022 **
 
Click here to see a full list of our service outcomes
MAJOR FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT

The Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment (CIPSRT) has received more than $20 million from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) to fund five research projects. These projects will explore and support the mental health needs of Canadian public safety personnel, their leaders, and their families. This includes approximately $2.1 million going towards PSPNET Families to develop mental health promotion resources and supports to complement PSPNET. PSNET Families will use the existing PSPNET platform to reach PSP families and provide a stigma-free and accessible hub for a continuum of mental health promotion resources and supports. To learn more about what the PSPNET Families team is working on, please visit: www.pspnet.ca/families 

Click here to learn more about the funding announcement!

New and Upcoming

SPOUSE OR SIGNIFICANT OTHER (SSO) WELLBEING COURSE

The PSPNET Families Wellbeing Hub team has been working hard to implement a free, self-guided, wellbeing course for spouses/significant others of PSP. The program is designed to treat symptoms of low mood, depression, worry, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder and has officially launched! If this course would be beneficial for yourself as a spouse or significant other of a PSP, please email pspnetfamilies@uregina.ca with your full name and preferred email address to enroll in the online eligibility screening. 

To learn more about the SSO Wellbeing Course, please visit: https://www.pspnet.ca/sso-wellbeing-course/

Media Spotlight

THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS - PODCAST
Dr. Dacher Keltner hosts the Science of Happiness podcast which explores the scientific side of experiencing happiness, gratitude, mindfulness, and awe. Each podcast is around 20 minutes, and covers topics such as the benefits of music, reflecting on good points of your day, the benefits of nature, and how to manage negative emotions. 

Mental Health Tip

This month's mental health tip recognizes the importance of self-care, which is internationally recognized on July 24th. Self-care is about setting aside time in your day for things that make you feel better, even when you are stressed or life is feeling chaotic. 

According to the Canadian Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) there are six important ways to practice self-care:

  • Eat and hydrate well.
  • Move your body, elevating your heart rate for 30 minutes a day can make a huge impact on your wellbeing.
  • Pay attention to yourself by identifying things that improve your mental health and the things that bring you down. While we may not be able to fully avoid the things that harm our mental wellbeing we can strive to achieve balance in our lives by pursuing things that we enjoy.
  • Sleep well by aiming to get 8 - 10 hours of sleep a night, creating a relaxing bedtime routine, and avoiding blue light before bed. 
  • Slow down and remember to make time for relaxation every day. Something as simple as listening to a couple of your favourite songs is a great place to start.
  • Talk to people who support you. Remember, that if you need someone to talk Wellness Together Canada provides free and confidential mental health and substance use support 24/7. Call 1-866-585-0445 or text 741741

Source: CAMH. 2019. Six ways to practice self-care: Part of the series: "Things you should know about mental health". PDF

For more information click here!
Request a presentation or PSPNET promotional materials
If you would like us to provide a presentation to your organization or send promotional materials (wallet cards, magnets, postcards) in English and French, contact us by email at pspnet@uregina.ca or phone at 306-337-7233 or toll-free at 1-833-317-7233. 
Find out more about the courses we offer:
Therapist-Guided PSP WellBeing Course
Therapist-Guided PSP PTSD Course
Self-Guided WellBeing Course
Self-Guided Spouse or Significant Other WellBeing Course
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