Approaches to Mental Health and Substance Use for Health-Care Providers Supporting Indigenous People and Communities During COVID-19

This webinar will provide an overview of mental health and substance use issues in Indigenous communities, though the learnings are applicable to all. It was created in partnership with the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO), Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA), Chiefs of Ontario (COO), Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).

During this presentation, participants will learn:

• an overview of mental health and substance use issues in Indigenous communities
• the impact of COVID-19 on these issues
• withdrawal management tools and resources
• prevention and management of opioid overdoses

Presenters:

• Mae Katt, NP, Thunder Bay
• Dr. Sharon Cirone,  Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority
• Dr. Lindsay Hancock, Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority