COVID-19
COVID Information Hub
For up to date information on COVID-19 specific to Powell River including local case numbers, vaccination and much more, check out the COVID Information Hub
COVID-19 Testing
**If your medical situation is an emergency, regardless of concerns for COVID-19, please go to the Powell River General Hospital Emergency Department or call 911**
Please see the Powell River COVID-19 Info page for up to date information on testing as well as local stats, vaccination and other locally releavant information. If you have medical concerns about your symptoms, please contact us to book a virtual appointment with a doctor or nurse practitioner.
Please see the Powell River COVID-19 Info page for up to date information on testing as well as local stats, vaccination and other locally releavant information. If you have medical concerns about your symptoms, please contact us to book a virtual appointment with a doctor or nurse practitioner.
Resources
BC Centre for Disease Control - COVID-19
Powell River Division of Family Practice
City of Powell River COVID-19 Need to Know
qathet Regional District Information on COVID-19
Canada - Federal Government Resources
Questions & Answers on COVID-19 (Canadian Medical Association, The College of Family Physicians of Canada)
COVID-19 BC Support App and Self-Assessment Tool
Powell River Division of Family Practice
City of Powell River COVID-19 Need to Know
qathet Regional District Information on COVID-19
Canada - Federal Government Resources
Questions & Answers on COVID-19 (Canadian Medical Association, The College of Family Physicians of Canada)
COVID-19 BC Support App and Self-Assessment Tool
Mental Health Resources for COVID-19
Websites and Online Articles
Care For Your Coronavirus Anxiety: articles, meditations, Q&A (Shine, partnership with Mental Health America, community-based, non-profit)
https://www.virusanxiety.com/
Coronavirus and your wellbeing (Mind, UK, registered charity)
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/#collapse868b4
Coronavirus: How to protect your mental health (BBC news article)
https://www.bbc.com/news/health-51873799
COVID-19 - Manage Anxiety & Stress (CDC)
Resources for yourself & others, for parents, helping children cope
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html
What to stay Emotionally Healthy During the Coronavirus Outbreak (Psychology Today article)
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/hope-resilience/202003/how-stay-emotionally-healthy-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak
What to do if you’re anxious or worried about coronavirus (Anxiety Canada)
https://www.anxietycanada.com/articles/what-to-do-if-you-are-anxious-or-worried-about-coronavirus-covid-19/
Mental Health Guide During COVID-19 Pandemic (Peak Resilience, Vancouver private counsellors)
Articles and Greater Vancouver Resources
https://peak-resilience.com/blog/2020/3/15/covid-19-amp-your-mental-health-a-comprehensive-resource-guide?fbclid=IwAR3j8RJ_qF9dn9ZJEU19K2CZ7yZgDcNwbl2fuKxR6ez8gIPG_792cZLtTsc
Tackling COVID-19 Anxiety (Laura Bloom, MSW)
https://laurabloom.ca/blog/tackling-covid-19-coronavirus-anxiety
COVID-19 Managing Stress in this Anxious Time
https://pathwaysbc-content-item-documents.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/4034/original/COVID-19_Managing_Stress_in_this_Anxious_Time_.pdf?1585929828
Living with Worry and Anxiety Amidst Global Uncertainty
https://pathwaysbc-content-item-documents.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/4036/original/Guide_-_Living_with_worry_and_anxiety_amidst_global_uncertainty_-_Psychological_Tools.pdf?1585930082
COVID-19 - Mental Health Tips (BC Mental Health & Substance Use)
http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/tips-for-supporting-your-mental-health-through-the-covid-19-pandemic
Online VideosFACE COVID - How to Respond Effectively to the Corona Crisis (5:23) (Dr. Russ Harris, psychologist Acceptance Commitment Therapy ACT)
- Practical steps using principles of ACT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmvNCdpHUYM
Coronavirus Anxiety Daily Update #1: March 16, 2020 (4:37)
Explanation of anxiety/social contagion/maladaptive coping, 2 practices for good mental hygiene - deep breath, grounding (Dr. Jud Brewer)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4NwsyXRbNw
Antidote for COVID-19 Induced Anxiety (20:34)
(Dr. Jud Brewer, neuropsychiatrist, mindfulness (20:34)
Longer video explaining anxiety/mindfulness practices
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Fj-pPfML1I
Apps
Ten Percent Happier (iOS, Android) Coronavirus Sanity Guide (Free). Guided meditations, talks
Headspace (iOS, Android) Weathering the storm (Free) - meditations, sleep, movement exercises
Breathe by Dr. Jud (iOS, Android) Free Breathing, short mindfulness exercises
Prana Breath (Android) Free Guided breathing
Insight Timer (iOS, Android) Free Guided meditations
Healthy Minds (iOS, Android) Free Meditation practices, podcast style lessons,
Stop, Breathe & Think (iOS, Android) Guided meditations and mindfulness
Balance (iOS) Personal meditation coach
Care For Your Coronavirus Anxiety: articles, meditations, Q&A (Shine, partnership with Mental Health America, community-based, non-profit)
https://www.virusanxiety.com/
Coronavirus and your wellbeing (Mind, UK, registered charity)
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/#collapse868b4
Coronavirus: How to protect your mental health (BBC news article)
https://www.bbc.com/news/health-51873799
COVID-19 - Manage Anxiety & Stress (CDC)
Resources for yourself & others, for parents, helping children cope
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html
What to stay Emotionally Healthy During the Coronavirus Outbreak (Psychology Today article)
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/hope-resilience/202003/how-stay-emotionally-healthy-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak
What to do if you’re anxious or worried about coronavirus (Anxiety Canada)
https://www.anxietycanada.com/articles/what-to-do-if-you-are-anxious-or-worried-about-coronavirus-covid-19/
Mental Health Guide During COVID-19 Pandemic (Peak Resilience, Vancouver private counsellors)
Articles and Greater Vancouver Resources
https://peak-resilience.com/blog/2020/3/15/covid-19-amp-your-mental-health-a-comprehensive-resource-guide?fbclid=IwAR3j8RJ_qF9dn9ZJEU19K2CZ7yZgDcNwbl2fuKxR6ez8gIPG_792cZLtTsc
Tackling COVID-19 Anxiety (Laura Bloom, MSW)
https://laurabloom.ca/blog/tackling-covid-19-coronavirus-anxiety
COVID-19 Managing Stress in this Anxious Time
https://pathwaysbc-content-item-documents.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/4034/original/COVID-19_Managing_Stress_in_this_Anxious_Time_.pdf?1585929828
Living with Worry and Anxiety Amidst Global Uncertainty
https://pathwaysbc-content-item-documents.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/4036/original/Guide_-_Living_with_worry_and_anxiety_amidst_global_uncertainty_-_Psychological_Tools.pdf?1585930082
COVID-19 - Mental Health Tips (BC Mental Health & Substance Use)
http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/tips-for-supporting-your-mental-health-through-the-covid-19-pandemic
Online VideosFACE COVID - How to Respond Effectively to the Corona Crisis (5:23) (Dr. Russ Harris, psychologist Acceptance Commitment Therapy ACT)
- Practical steps using principles of ACT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmvNCdpHUYM
Coronavirus Anxiety Daily Update #1: March 16, 2020 (4:37)
Explanation of anxiety/social contagion/maladaptive coping, 2 practices for good mental hygiene - deep breath, grounding (Dr. Jud Brewer)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4NwsyXRbNw
Antidote for COVID-19 Induced Anxiety (20:34)
(Dr. Jud Brewer, neuropsychiatrist, mindfulness (20:34)
Longer video explaining anxiety/mindfulness practices
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Fj-pPfML1I
Apps
Ten Percent Happier (iOS, Android) Coronavirus Sanity Guide (Free). Guided meditations, talks
Headspace (iOS, Android) Weathering the storm (Free) - meditations, sleep, movement exercises
Breathe by Dr. Jud (iOS, Android) Free Breathing, short mindfulness exercises
Prana Breath (Android) Free Guided breathing
Insight Timer (iOS, Android) Free Guided meditations
Healthy Minds (iOS, Android) Free Meditation practices, podcast style lessons,
Stop, Breathe & Think (iOS, Android) Guided meditations and mindfulness
Balance (iOS) Personal meditation coach
