Tag: self isolation

Frontline Workers: Trauma & PTSD – Anxiety Canada Town Hall

If you, or someone you know, is a frontline worker or first responder, join us to learn how to manage trauma, grief, and loss.Have questions? Ask our experts in the live chat.Our featured guests include:Mark Antczak (Host), Anxiety Canada’s very own in-house Health Educator and Clinical CounselorDr. Katy Kamkar, Clinical Psychologist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and Assistant Professor within the Department of Psychiatry, University of TorontoDr. Carmen McLean, Clinical Psychologist at the Dissemination and Training Division of the National Center for PTSD at the Palo Alto VA and a Clinical Associate Professor (Affiliate) at Stanford University

Anxiety Canada Town Hall – Healthy vs. Unhealthy Coping

With health guidelines evolving, do you know if your actions like social distancing or wearing masks are going too far, or not far enough?Join us this Thursday for Part 3 of our Town Hall series on uncertainty, when we’ll be discussing “safety behaviours” and the difference between healthy and unhealthy coping.Have questions? Ask our experts in the live chat.Panelists:Corey Hirsch (Host), NHL broadcaster and former NHL goaltender, NHL goaltending coach, and Olympic silver Medallist, and mental health advocate Dr. Melisa Robichaud, Psychologist at Vancouver CBT Centre and Anxiety Canada Scientific Committee MemberDr. Anne Marie Albano, Founder of the Columbia University Clinic for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CUCARD) and Anxiety Canada Committee MemberDr. Maureen Whittal, Psychologist and Director of Vancouver CBT Centre and Co-founder of Anxiety Canada

Anxiety Canada Town Hall – Uncertainty: Returning to the New Normal

As restrictions are slowly lifted, you might be feeling uncertain about returning to work and the potential health risks that come with it.Join us this Thursday for Part 2 of our Town Hall series on uncertainty, when we’ll be discussing tips to help you adjust to the new normal.Have questions? Ask us in the live chat!Panelists:Corey Hirsch (Host), NHL broadcaster and former NHL goaltender, NHL goaltending coach, and Olympic silver Medallist, and mental health advocate Dr. Melisa Robichaud, Psychologist at Vancouver CBT Centre and Anxiety Canada Scientific Committee MemberDr. Anne Marie Albano, Founder of the Columbia University Clinic for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CUCARD) and Anxiety Canada Committee Member