Chapter 1 - Remembrance Day ceremonies are going to look a little different this year thanks to the health measures that are in place because of COVID-19.
Guest: David Akin, Global News chief political correspondent.
Chapter 2 - New research from UBC indicates that while many people are struggling with stress and other mental health issues related to the pandemic, few are seeking out online resources for help.
Guest: Chris Richardson, Research Associate at the UBC School of Population
Chapter 3 - With the cold and dark of winter setting in while COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise, it is important to remain focused on mental health concerns. The Canadian Red Cross has funded a free pandemic parenting resource called the Family Care Kit. It includes games, activities, and discussion prompts to help parents connect with their kids during these stress times.
Guest: Jena Sharma, learning and social development expert, Founder of the Calmversation
Chapter 4 - It’s only been in recent years that we’ve begun to recognize the diversity of the men and women who were part of the Canadian military. We want to talk about a Remembrance Day ceremony that’s recognizing the contributions made by Japanese Canadians.
Guest: Ken Iwaasa, Winnipeg doctor, grandson of Japanese WW2 veteran
Chapter 5 - Back in the early 20th century no one talked about the psychological impact of going to war, we didn’t even have the term PTSD until 1980. Today we recognize the importance of treating mental health issues, and there are some very exciting things happening in that field.
Guest: Ryan D’arcy, neuroscientist and founder of HealthTech Connex.
Guest: Trevor Greene, Retired Captain, wounded in Afghanistan.
Chapter 6 - Manitoba is the most recent province to introduce new COVID-19 protocols, banning social gatherings and closing non-critical businesses. Gabrielle Marchand is the morning news anchor for Global News Winnipeg and she joins us to talk about what’s happening there.
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