#30 - COVID-19, Suicide & Mental Health Services in the Emergency Room

In this episode we discuss a variety of topics that influence how mental health services are delivered in Ontario and how COVID-19 is having a huge impact on our emergency rooms and on our mental health services as a whole.  Psychiatrist Dr. Dawe talks about a variety of difficult challenges facing our hospitals during COVID-19 and some of the historical challenges that influenced how we currently deliver mental health services.  Dr. Dawe is a living example of the type of people we need to transform our mental health system.  Disclaimer Professional medical care and psychotherapeutic services are not offered on this Youtube channel. It is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such condition Seeking professional support is encouraged if you think you have an issue and that you want help.