This seminar explores population mental health in the context of COVID-19. We know that the pandemic is an extreme stressor, and has multiple characteristics that are toxic to mental health.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
– Name 4 characteristics that make the COVID-19 pandemic toxic to mental health
– Describe 2 examples of negative mental health impact from past pandemics
– Describe 5 characteristics of a concerted mental health effort during and following the pandemic
– Name 5 empirically-supported elements that are help people adapt in ongoing threat situations