Stephane Grenier discusses the mental health impact of COVID19 and why it's a lot like being deployed to a conflict zone

Here Comes Everyone by The Conference Bard

English - June 08, 2020 13:00 - 35 minutes - 21.1 MB
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Stephane Grenier knows about crisis having been served in the Canadian Armed Forces in Afghanistan, Rwanda and Bosnia.

Since leaving the military Stephane has continued the work he began there supporting mental health. Now a well established leader in the field through his advocacy of peer support and the services he provides through his company Mental Health Innovations, he has a unique and valuable perspective on what we are all experiencing due to COVID19.

In this conversation Stephane explains how living through the pandemic in many ways resembles his experiences in conflict zones around the world. He shares how this impacts mental health, the need to be aware of fatigue and complacency, the essential role of peer support in an environment where clinical mental health resources are scarce and overworked, and explains what true resilience means in these challenging times.

When Stephane speaks about mental health and wellness he does so from the heart. His compassion for others and passion for offering practical solutions and support are clear throughout this compelling conversation.

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