The COVID-19 pandemic has done more than affect the physical health of people around the globe. It’s also taken a massive toll on our mental health; collectively and as individuals. Our LISTEN WELL host Dr. Mo Alsuwaidan takes a deep dive into mental wellbeing and the pandemic, examining select groups that may have been disproportionately affected like women, students, and frontline workers. Our discussion focuses on resilience and how we can build up strategies to combat the negative impact, and includes input from General Practitioner Dr. Garth Manning, and guest advocate, Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah, a previous deputy Youth minister and a member of the Ruling Family in Kuwait.

US national hotlines

Domestic Abuse: 

• National Domestic Violence Hotline 
• Call 1-800-799-7233 
• Text “START” to 88788 
• Visit www.thehotline.org 

Substance Abuse: 

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 
• Call 1-800-662-4357 
• Visit www.samhsa.gov 

Canada national hotlines 

Domestic Abuse: 

• Call 911
• Visit to find the resources applicable to your province, https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

Substance abuse: 

• Visit to find the resources applicable to your province, https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use/get-help-problematic-substance-use.html 

United Arab Emirates national hotlines

Domestic Abuse: 

• Call 800111
• Visit https://www.dfwac.ae/

Substance Abuse: 

• Call 055 118 8532
• Visit https://www.al-anonuae.com/