The COVID-19 pandemic has created increased concerns about mental health, and a new program from the University of Alberta looks to provide support in response. The Centre for Online Mental Health Support , a new program Silverstone launched on Tuesday with colleagues at the U of A, provides three-to-five-day programs offering mental health advice and support. Going outside can help with mental health, Silverstone said, so long as it's done in a safe manner that maintains social distancing. Along with the new Centre for Online Mental Health Support, other mental health services available to Albertans include the provincial government's text line, where people can text COVID19HOPE to 393939 for daily uplifting messages from Alberta Health Services, or the province-wide mental health help line at 1-877-303-2642. The Canadian Psychological Association is also providing free mental health assistance to front-line workers during the pandemic.

Source: CBC News April 04, 2020 15:00 UTC