COVID & Mental Health

When COVID-19 struck in 2020, mental health impacts were unknown but urgent. Our COVID and Mental Health project brought together Canadian and UK expertise through partnerships with the Canadian Mental Health Association and Mental Health Foundation UK, delivering timely evidence that shaped pandemic mental health responses across multiple sectors.

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    Widening mental health and substance use inequities among sexual and gender minority populations: Findings from a repeated cross-sectional monitoring survey during the COVID-19 pandemic

    This paper examines the mental health and substance use impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic among sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations as compared to non-SGM populations, and identifies risk factors for mental health and substance use impacts among SGM groups.

    Psychiatry Research

    2022

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  • Correlates of suicidal ideation related to the COVID-19 pandemic: Repeated cross-sectional nationally representative Canadian data

    With significant levels of mental distress reported by populations, globally, the magnitude of suicidal ideation during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic is a central concern. 

    Population Health

    2022

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    Increases in alcohol and cannabis use associated with deteriorating mental health among LGBTQ2+ adults in the context of COVID-19: Findings from a repeated cross-sectional study in Canada

    Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, other queer, and Two-Spirit (LGBTQ2+) people are particularly at risk for the psycho-social consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, though population-tailored research within this context remains limited.

    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

    2021

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  • Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on family mental health in Canada: Findings from a multi-round cross-sectional study

    Pandemic-related disruptions, including school, child care, and workplace closures, financial stressors, and relationship challenges, present unique risks to families' mental health. 

    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

    2021

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