We are living in unprecedented times. COVID-19 is now a global pandemic. Lives have been put on hold and there is much fear and anxiety about the future.
How can we overcome the uncertainty we find ourselves in?
COVID-19 Q&A:
Is there a holiday for clozapine blood work?
Response:
Lisa Kis, Manager, Diagnostics & Sleep Lab, The Royal
COVID-19 is affecting our communities in a number of ways.
COVID-19 Q&A:
I’m a caregiver of someone with mental health concerns and I’m having a hard time taking care of myself.
Answer:
Prompt Care Clinic
The Prompt Care Clinic is a referral-based psychiatric consultation service for individuals experiencing mild to moderate mental illness whose primary care provider requires guidance for care.
COVID-19 Q&A:
I think I had a panic attack. Will this happen again, and what's the best way to handle it?
Answer:
COVID-19 Q&A:
I am struggling with postpartum depression after the birth of my daughter and now we have to stay indoors. What can I do?
Answer:
COVID-19 Q&A:
What's the best way to inform and support young people (the teens and young adults in our lives) when it comes to COVID-19 and physical distancing?
Answer:
COVID-19 Q&A:We are going a little “stir crazy” staying inside. Can you offer quick mental health tips for those stuck indoors? Answer:
What is the difference between physical distancing and self-isolation?
Beck: Your questions answered answered
Dear Friend of The Royal,
By now you are surely aware of the scope and scale of COVID-19 and the impact it is having on the wider community.
What do leisure activities have to do with our mental health? As it turns out, everything. Whether it’s volleyball, floor hockey, journaling, or art, there is a well-established link between recreation and mental health.
It sounds cliché to say that a journey begins with a single step, but there’s no one who knows that better than Peggy Hickman.
Few things in life make us feel as energized as a refreshing night’s sleep, so it’s not surprising that sleep trackers are among the hottest gadgets on the market right now.
In order to reduce risks related to COVID-19, some programs/activities have switched from in-person to virtual services, some have been modified, and some have been temporarily suspended. Our focus is on limiting group gather
We asked a few of the student researchers at The Royal to share some of their own self care tips and here’s what they said: