A Covid-19 Resource for your Practice

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Application for ECHO Canada Adult Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities: Mental Health in the Time of COVID-19 is officially open. This program is for mental health/primary care providers and developmental service providers who support adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD). The curriculum will specifically address the mental health challenges that this population can face during the COVID-19 pandemic. The registration link can be found below. 

When does it run?

Fridays from 7:00 – 8:30 AM PST from November 6^th – December 11^th, 2020. 

 

Sessions are engaging, interactive, practical and evidence-based.

 

What topics will be covered? 

·         HELP Approach and COVID-19 Implications

·         Wellness/Self-Care

·         Supporting Families, Family Interventions

·         Depression & Anxiety - Evaluating Risk

·         Promoting Mental Health During COVID-19 Through Integrated Care Planning and Communication

·         Grief & Loss

 

More information on the curriculum and registration can be found HERE. 

 

Why join Project ECHO?

• It’s free. ECHO Canada AIDD has no cost for participants as it is funded by the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR)
• It’s virtual. All you need is a computer and a web cam, or a smartphone. 
• It’s fun. Connect with a growing community of primary and community care providers across Canada and build a Community of Practice. 
• It works for you - and our system. ECHO represents a significant opportunity to improve individual knowledge and skills and also reduce disparities in the quality of care for rural and underserved areas.

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