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* Short-term enhancements to the Public Service Health Care Plan have also been made to further support staff at this time. The requirement to have a prescription for psychological services is temporarily suspended, and the scope of qualifying mental health professionals expanded, until non-critical business is authorized to resume or as indicated otherwise. | * Short-term enhancements to the Public Service Health Care Plan have also been made to further support staff at this time. The requirement to have a prescription for psychological services is temporarily suspended, and the scope of qualifying mental health professionals expanded, until non-critical business is authorized to resume or as indicated otherwise. | ||
* The Government of Canada is steadfast in its ongoing commitment to supporting public servants and their mental health, including when public health measures are eased up and we return back to a new way of working. | * The Government of Canada is steadfast in its ongoing commitment to supporting public servants and their mental health, including when public health measures are eased up and we return back to a new way of working. | ||
| − | Source - | + | Source - https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/campaigns/covid-19/resuming-work/covid-19-business-resumption-communications-toolkit/annexb.html |
== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
=== DND === | === DND === | ||
| − | * [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/covid-19/ | + | * [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/covid-19/trusted-sources.html Mental health and wellness during COVID-19] |
| − | * [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/covid-19/protect-mental-health.html?fbclid=IwAR2Uwlwp1j6VoA7ZtA1rkfSpcOwDt-bsWJjhFvdOUebpRFthvl-icS9kOaY# | + | * [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/covid-19/protect-mental-health.html?fbclid=IwAR2Uwlwp1j6VoA7ZtA1rkfSpcOwDt-bsWJjhFvdOUebpRFthvl-icS9kOaY#toc4 Self-care and resilience] |
* [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/covid-19/protect-mental-health.html?fbclid=IwAR2Uwlwp1j6VoA7ZtA1rkfSpcOwDt-bsWJjhFvdOUebpRFthvl-icS9kOaY#toc3 Financial well-being] | * [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/covid-19/protect-mental-health.html?fbclid=IwAR2Uwlwp1j6VoA7ZtA1rkfSpcOwDt-bsWJjhFvdOUebpRFthvl-icS9kOaY#toc3 Financial well-being] | ||
* Additional resources | * Additional resources | ||
Revision as of 11:33, 13 July 2020
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Mental Health
The outbreak of COVID-19 has resulted in a high degree of uncertainty and disruption to our lives, and it is not unusual to feel a heightened degree of anxiety and worry about the potential impact on yourself and your family.
As we continue to navigate through this uncertain time, Defence Team members can access a variety of resources and information to help maintain and improve our mental health and overall personal well-being.
Key Messages
- The Coronavirus disease outbreak and the necessary public health measures to contain its spread can have a negative impact on the mental health of people and communities across Canada, including federal public servants and their families.
- The Centre of Expertise on Mental Health in the Workplace offers a dedicated online hub on COVID-19 and mental health for public servants, providing timely, curated resources, services and supports. It includes tips and tools on how to take care of your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak and where to get more help if needed.
- Short-term enhancements to the Public Service Health Care Plan have also been made to further support staff at this time. The requirement to have a prescription for psychological services is temporarily suspended, and the scope of qualifying mental health professionals expanded, until non-critical business is authorized to resume or as indicated otherwise.
- The Government of Canada is steadfast in its ongoing commitment to supporting public servants and their mental health, including when public health measures are eased up and we return back to a new way of working.
Resources
DND
- Mental health and wellness during COVID-19
- Self-care and resilience
- Financial well-being
- Additional resources
- Crisis texting service for Canadian military children
- Mental Health Tips for Working from Home
- Public Service and Military
- COVID-19 App
- DND/CAF COVID-19 Important contacts
- Sexual Misconduct Response Centre
