The federal government will put $240 million toward moving mental health and primary care services online in an effort to combat concerns over mental and physical wellbeing during the COVID-19 crisis, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Sunday.
The federal government will put $240 million toward moving mental health and primary care services online in an effort to combat concerns over mental and physical wellbeing during the COVID-19 crisis, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Sunday.
The prime minister said a new mental health platform will provide strategies for managing stress with specific help for those from marginalized communities. Money will also be funnelled into providing virtual primary care for patients who don’t need to visit a doctor’s office.
“By helping doctors run appointments online, you can stay safe at home while getting care, and