Digital tool developed at Western assesses privacy and effectiveness of contact tracing apps
Western News
“CT is a primary means for public health officials to limit the spread of … of Western, Robarts Research Institute and Lawson Health Research Institute.”
TAGS: contact tracing, COVID-19, public health, Western University
How to manage mental health during the second wave of COVID-19
CTV News
“According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), those who have reported feeling depressed during COVID-19 has increased …”
TAGS: COVID-19, mental health, public health, pandemic, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Children’s mental health could be ‘significantly’ affected by pandemic, study warns
CBC.ca
“The research review released Thursday found anxiety, depression, behavioural issues and post-traumatic stress could become far more common in …”
TAGS: COVID-19, mental health, pediatric health, children and youth health
COVID’s impact on lab-based research and future grad work in Canada
iPolitics.ca
“In Canada, hospitals, research institutes, and universities reduced ongoing … mental health, finances, education, research results, and overall career. … Uncertainty over the current economic situation and potential research … Canada is a desirable destination for trade, travel, study and immigration.”
TAGS: research, lab-based research, early career researchers, pandemic
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health launches First Nations, Inuit and Métis wellness centre
CBC.ca
“The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) launched the Shkaabe Makwa Centre for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Wellness in Toronto on …”
TAGS: wellness centre, community health, resiliency, traditional knowledge and contemporary medicine, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Hyperventilating touted as possible treatment for alcohol poisoning
CBC.ca
“Lead researcher Joseph Fisher, a senior scientist at the University Health Network’s Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, says each …”
TAGS: alcohol poisoning, hyperventilation, innovative treatment, University Health Network
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