Backgrounder: Free online crisis training for essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic
May 6, 2020 Mental Health Comission of Canada
The Mental Health Commission of Canada has developed three crisis response training programs for essential workers, including healthcare professionals. The three courses offer information on caring for yourself, your team and others during a crisis.
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