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Mental Health

We have all seen and felt the impact of living amongst a pandemic for the last two years. We may have felt the effects more or less than our fellow Canadians, but one thing is for sure, no one remained untouched. While we are starting to get back to work, school and some sense of normalcy, we may observe long-term implications for some time still. To support you and your patients, we have gathered mental health-related resources for personal and professional use.

Fact Sheets

The Canadian Psychology Association has developed a series of Fact Sheets specific to COVID-19 that are updated as information changes in this evolving environment.

  • Psychological Impacts of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) –PDF|HTML
  • Psychological Practice and the Coronavirus (COVID-19) –PDF|HTML
  • Working from Home During COVID-19, With and Without Children –PDF|HTML
  • Coping With and Preventing COVID-19 –PDF|HTML

Screening Tools

The following screening tools are available to assist you in determining if your patients may be experiencing mental health-related challenges.

Treatment Options and Supports

If you find yourself needing to suggest treatment options or support services to patients, the following resources may assist with these conversations.

    For Members :

  • Togetherall is an online peer-to-peer community where CCA members can anonymously connect with other chiropractors to provide and receive support – whether related to reducing stress, increasing productivity, providing the best care for your patients, balancing your professional and personal life, or anything else on your mind. The platform is free to use, active 24/7, and moderated by trained mental health professionals.

    • For Members and Patients :

  • Cost-Effective Mental Health Treatment Options
  • Get Help Here provides Canadians credible information and access services to support mental health and wellbeing across Canada.

    • Crisis Support :

  • If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline.
  • Indigenous Peoples can call 1-855-242-3310 or text the online chat offered by Hope for Wellness at hopeforwellness.ca.
  • People of all ages who need support can text Kids Help Phone 24/7 at 686868 (youth) or 741741 (adults) to speak to a trained volunteer crisis responder.

Support for Suicide

If a patient reports having suicidal thoughts, the following resource may help you navigate this difficult conversation.

References

Stay up to date on current literature regarding the intersection of mental health and NMSK pain.