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COVID-19 changes everything

The pandemic is moving the Overton's Window Trish Hennessy I had a COVID-19 dream, where I was trapped in a sprawling resort crammed with...

Social and physical distancing... are we doing it right?

Across Canada the rules and repercussions for breaking social and physical distancing vary. It makes sense we’re all scratching our heads...

How do I safely shop for supplies?

The way we shop for groceries is not the same today as it was before COVID-19. Jo Snyder Gone, for now, are the days when we could go...

Learn more about masks in the age of COVID-19

Are masks effective against a virus like COVID-19? What’s the difference between a N95 mask, a homemade mask, or a bandana? Upstream Plan...

Why are some of us still in denial?

The numbers are adding up quickly. Still, some of us aren’t taking COVID-19 as seriously as it warrants. Jo Snyder Just this week a...

Should we wear masks when we go outside?

There are lots of expert voices right now advising whether or not we should be wearing masks when we go outside. And there’s nothing...

Social resources for Canadians impacted by COVID-19

Upstream Lab has created social resources for COVID-19.

COVID-19 is showing how interconnected we are

As COVID-19 numbers climb, we do what matters Trish Hennessy Maybe the reality of COVID-19 hasn’t fully sunk in; it’s challenging to...

What I learned in the emergency room

Emergency rooms: the last line of social safety net defence Trish Hennessy Due to a family health scare, I saw my fair share of emergency...

Plan B: innovating health care to treat social determinants of health

Health professionals see the downstream effects of public policy decisions—like freezing the minimum wage or failing to build affordable...

Let’s talk mental health and Millennials

As a Millennial in university dealing with the pressure of academic deadlines, I’m especially curious about how the social environment...

The conversation I’d like us to have on Bell Let’s Talk day

Let's talk about inequality and its impact on mental wellbeing Trish Hennessy This week our social media feeds will light up with Bell...

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