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Social Isolation, Occupational Disruption, and Mental
Health in COVID-19 (Recorded Webinar)

Presented by Quinn Tyminski

Social Isolation, Occupational Disruption, and Mental Health in COVID-19 (Recorded Webinar)

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Video Runtime: 170 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 19 Minutes

This course is a recording of a previously hosted live webinar event. Polling and question submission features are not available for this recording. Format and structure may differ from those of standard MedBridge courses.

As the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the United States, stay-at-home orders, limited social interactions, and the cancelation of many life events resulted in increased stress levels and a subsequent rise in mental health concerns for the general population. In addition, those Americans deemed essential workers, and healthcare workers who were regularly exposed to both the virus and the increasing trauma of the pandemic, experienced burnout, traumatic stress, and an increased risk for developing mental health conditions. Finally, those individuals who were diagnosed with COVID-19 were exposed to a variety of behavioral health consequences as a result of the virus, including grief, stigma, and the potential for future mental illness. This webinar will address the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on social isolation and mental wellness for a variety of populations across the lifespan."

Meet your instructor

Quinn Tyminski

Dr. Quinn Tyminski currently serves as an instructor in the program in occupational therapy at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Tyminski earned her master’s degree in occupational therapy from Washington University in 2012 and her clinical doctorate of occupational therapy in 2017 from…

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Chapters & learning objectives

Understanding Trauma, Stress, and Grief: Part 1

1. Understanding Trauma, Stress, and Grief: Part 1

This chapter will cover the basic concepts of trauma. A model for trauma-informed care will be presented.

Understanding Trauma, Stress, and Grief: Part 2

2. Understanding Trauma, Stress, and Grief: Part 2

This chapter will cover the basic concepts of stress and the impact of grief on well-being. Practitioners will be provided with practical tools to implement trauma-informed care strategies as well as tips to address stress and grief.

Mental Health Consequences of COVID-19 Diagnosis: Part 1

3. Mental Health Consequences of COVID-19 Diagnosis: Part 1

This chapter will explore the first stage of a COVID-19 diagnosis: early symptoms and the behavioral health implications at this stage of diagnosis. Practitioners will be provided with strategies for addressing emotional and behavioral health needs of clients in this stage.

Mental Health Consequences of COVID-19 Diagnosis: Part 2

4. Mental Health Consequences of COVID-19 Diagnosis: Part 2

This chapter will explore the second and third stages of a COVID-19 diagnosis: respiratory distress and respiratory failure. Behavioral health implications occurring at each stage of diagnosis will be presented. Practitioners will be provided with strategies for addressing emotional and behavioral health needs of clients in each stage.

Mental Health Consequences of COVID-19 Diagnosis: Part 3

5. Mental Health Consequences of COVID-19 Diagnosis: Part 3

This chapter will explore the fourth stage of a COVID-19 diagnosis: post-acute recovery and the behavioral health implications occurring at this stage of diagnosis. Practitioners will be provided with strategies for addressing emotional and behavioral health needs of clients in this stage.

Occupational Deprivation and Isolation Concerns for All: Part 1

6. Occupational Deprivation and Isolation Concerns for All: Part 1

This chapter addresses the global impact of the pandemic at the universal and targeted mental health levels of service. Behavioral health of all individuals during the pandemic will be discussed. This section provides a lifespan perspective of the COVID-19 pandemic, including multiple populations and contexts.

Occupational Deprivation and Isolation Concerns for All: Part 2

7. Occupational Deprivation and Isolation Concerns for All: Part 2

This chapter addresses the global impact of the pandemic at the universal and targeted mental health levels of service. Behavioral health of those at risk for increased mental health concerns, such as healthcare practitioners and essential workers, will be discussed. This section provides a lifespan perspective of the COVID-19 pandemic, including multiple populations and contexts.

A New Frontier: A Mental Health Pandemic

8. A New Frontier: A Mental Health Pandemic

Evidence suggests that the newest pandemic the world will face is the behavioral health consequences of the recent COVID-19 pandemic. This chapter will explore the next steps in addressing mental health for all, including tools that may be implemented broadly to improve outcomes.

Question and Answer Session

9. Question and Answer Session

This section is a viewer-submitted question and answer session facilitated by Quinn Tyminski.