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1/4 #COVID19 key concerns 🇨🇦 : guided by evidence, jurisdictions are easing restrictions. This next phase is good news, but as with all change, uncertainties can make us feel uneasy. It’s okay to proceed at your own pace, with #VaccinesPlus.
2/4 What won’t change is our ability to use tools and supports to assess risks for ourselves/our family that allow us to make informed decisions and take measures to reduce the risks when, where and how works best for us. #AtYourOwnPace ➡️canada.ca/en/public-heal… 
3/4 There are also free tools that can help you assess and track your well-being + find free #MentalHealth resources to help you go your pace through these times of change, e.g. #PocketWell, a free companion app to @WellnessCdn ➡️wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA
1/5 #COVID19 key concerns in 🇨🇦: National data released this week on opioid and stimulant-related harms is a tragic reminder of the broader impacts of the #COVID19 pandemic, including the worsening of the ongoing overdose crisis.
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2/5 Addressing this worsening crisis must start with our recognition that #SubstanceUse is a health and social issue. We must treat people who use drugs with dignity, compassion and respect, and help them get the supports they need:
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3/5 Including working collectively on efforts to promote accessibility of life saving #HarmReduction & treatment services, such as access to medications as safer, pharmaceutical grade alternatives to the toxic illegal drug supply.
1/4 #WorldSuicidePreventionDay is today – Let’s all commit to help prevent #suicide! Read this thread for resources to #TakeThatStep and #HelpOthers. #WSPD2020 #SuicidePrevention
2/4 If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1 or your local emergency help line. You can also get support from a local crisis centre, @CrisisCanada (1-833-456-4566), 1 866 APPELLE (Quebec residents), @KidsHelpPhone...
3/4 The Hope for Wellness Help Line (1-855-242-3310) offers immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all #Indigenous Peoples, incl. an on-Line Chat Counseling Service: hopeforwellness.ca
1/3 #Parents, caregivers & guardians: you are doing your very best and there is no “one-size fits all” approach to a child’s learning. #COVIDCoping
2/3 To all of us: #OneGoodThing like kind words, encouragement, and letting a parent in your life know that you are there for them can make a huge difference.
3/3 There are also mental health resources for parents and children on Canada.ca and there are other mental health resources including @KidsHelpPhone, @FamiliesCanada, and @CrisisCanada that provide invaluable support. #TakeThatStep
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1/4 #COVID19 key concerns in 🇨🇦: Tragically, in many regions of the country, the COVID-19 pandemic is contributing to an increase in drug-related overdoses and deaths. #SubstanceUse #CarryNaloxone #StopOverdoses #EndStigma
2/4 There are indications that the street drug supply is growing more unpredictable and toxic in some parts of the country, as previous supply chains have been disrupted by travel restrictions and border measures during #COVID19. #SubstanceUse #CarryNaloxone
3/4 Public health measures designed to reduce the impact of #COVID19 may increase isolation, stress and anxiety, and put a strain on the supports for persons who use drugs. #SubstanceUse #HarmReduction
1/5 #COVID19 key concerns in 🇨🇦: Today, in lieu of a daily in-person update to the media, I have issued a Wednesday statement you can read in full here: canada.ca/en/public-heal…
2/5 Tragically, in many regions of 🇨🇦, #COVID19 is contributing to a rise in drug-related #overdose & deaths, with indications that the street drug supply is growing more unpredictable and toxic.
3/5 Previous street drug supply chains have been disrupted by travel restrictions and border measures and public health measures designed to reduce the impact of #COVID19 may increase isolation, stress and anxiety.
1/3 Health and dental care providers and the colleges and professional bodies that regulate and inform their practices have worked hard to increase the availability and quality of virtual care in #Canada during #COVID19.
2/3 Providers have also put in place measures and guidance to protect patients during in-person medical visits. Contact your health/dental care provider to find out how they have adapted their practices for you to access care safely.
3/3 Don’t forget your #MentalHealth! @CdnTogether’s Wellness Together portal, includes a range of immediate mental health and substance use supports available for ALL AGES at no cost at: ca.portal.gs #TakeThatStep #Canada
1/5 #COVID19 key concerns in 🇨🇦 : Today, in lieu of a daily in-person update to the media, I have issued a Sunday statement you can read in full here: canada.ca/en/public-heal…
2/5 Our efforts have worked to ↓ the #COVID19 infection rate and ↑ capacity to keep spread under manageable control, but limiting the overall impact of COVID-19 means taking care of our broader health and wellbeing.
3/5 As we think about getting prepared for fall, lets turn our #SundayThoughts to getting our physical and #MentalHealth in the best shape possible. #SelfCare and #FamilyCare is #TakeThatStep #HealthCare #DentalCare
1/5 #COVID19 key concerns in 🇨🇦: routine medical appts for essential preventative health services like vaccinations #VaccinesWork, cancer screening, dental care, and management of #ChronicDiseases are a MUST DO to limit #COVID19 impact.
2/5 With #COVID19 under manageable control and daily case counts ↓ in 🇨🇦, it’s a great time for you and your loved ones to catch up on any missed appointments and get ahead with prevention visits before the fall/winter.
3/5 Don’t let things get worse before they can be made better! Never delay health visits for acute illness or injuries, #MentalHealth, problematic substance use, vaccinations, #ChronicDiseases. Not sure? Start with a call. #TakeThatStep
1/8 #COVID19 key concerns in 🇨🇦: Today, in lieu of a daily in-person update to the media, I have issued a Sunday statement you can read in full here: canada.ca/en/public-heal…
2/8 #COVID19 has resulted in many changes to our daily lives. You’re not alone if you’re feeling a range of emotions + challenges in maintaining your emotional and psychological well-being - we can overcome these challenges together.
3/8 There are many things we can do to take care of our #MentalHealth and it’s especially important to do so during the pandemic. #PHAC has published tips on how to take care of your mental and physical health during this time. canada.ca/en/public-heal…
1/6 Layers of #publichealth precautions and #PhysicalDistancing can leave us all feeling a bit of #COVIDfatigue. For many, there are emotional and psychological implications to staying physically apart from others. #COVID19 #COVIDCoping
2/6 These emotional and psychological impacts can lead to feelings of loneliness and social isolation. There is support and help; #TakeThatStep for #COVIDCoping and remember, you can practice #PhysicalDistancing and still be social.
3/6 I urge everyone to continue reaching out by various means, including virtually and especially to support those living alone or away from family members or loved ones. #HelpOthers #OlderAdults
1/3 Health, social and other vital support services include regular health visits for management of #ChronicDiseases, healthy development and vaccinations as well as #MentalHealth and problematic substance use supports. #VaccinesWork
2/3 Health and social service providers have a range of #publichealth measures to ensure you and your loved ones can safely access services and supports. Call your local health provider/social service provider to find out more.
3/3 Many service providers offer virtual appointments where possible/appropriate and @CdnTogether’s Wellness Together online platform offers immediate #MentalHealth and substance use support for ALL AGES at no cost. #TakeThatStep ca.portal.gs
1/4 #COVID19 key concerns in 🇨🇦: Today, in lieu of a daily in-person update to the media, I have issued a Saturday statement you can read in full here: bit.ly/3g4W0tz #PTSD #PTSDAwareness
2/4 In the same way the #COVID19 pandemic has had a greater impact on the physical health of some Canadians, such as seniors, certain populations may experience disproportionate #MentalHealth impacts.
3/4 As we observe Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Day in Ontario, I would like to bring awareness to traumatic stress and #PTSD, and remind all Canadians to do well-being checks with those around you. #PTSDAwareness
1/6 #COVID19 key concerns in 🇨🇦: today I’m highlighting #TakeThatStep @CdnTogether mental wellness initiative where people of ALL AGES can find mental wellness resources wherever you are in 🇨🇦, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
2/6 The ups & downs of living with #COVID19 can put our emotions on their own trajectory, from concern & cautious awareness to frustration & fatigue but also a sense of achievement #CrushtheCurve & hope. #COVIDCoping #WednesdayWellness
3/6 Given the level of uncertainty and changes in our lives over these past months, this range of emotions is to be expected. There have been losses that have caused grief and things we’ve prevailed against that give us hope. #TakeThatStep #MentalHealth
1/10 #COVID19 key concerns in 🇨🇦: all over the country people have sacrificed & adapted to slow the spread of COVID-19 by staying home these many weeks. Sadly, home is not a safe place for the many people experiencing family violence.
2/10 Children, youth, women, seniors & #LGBTQ2S people are among the most affected by #FamilyViolence and #genderbasedviolence that can make home an unsafe place to be. #COVID19 #ElderAbuse
3/10 Some jurisdictions have observed ↑ reports of domestic violence, calls to crisis support lines & demand for emergency shelter during #COVID19, while child welfare orgs observe a concerning ↓ in reporting of child abuse & neglect.
