3-years into the COVID-19 Pandemic; How Can Health Behaviours Continue to Protect Your Mental and Physical Health?

  • Funded by Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
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Grant number: 485594

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Key facts

  • Disease

    COVID-19
  • start year

    2023
  • Known Financial Commitments (USD)

    $4,412.13
  • Funder

    Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
  • Principal Investigator

    Wu Nana
  • Research Location

    Canada
  • Lead Research Institution

    Concordia University (Montreal, Quebec)
  • Research Priority Alignment

    N/A
  • Research Category

    Policies for public health, disease control & community resilience

  • Research Subcategory

    Community engagement

  • Special Interest Tags

    N/A

  • Study Type

    Not applicable

  • Clinical Trial Details

    N/A

  • Broad Policy Alignment

    Pending

  • Age Group

    Unspecified

  • Vulnerable Population

    Unspecified

  • Occupations of Interest

    Unspecified

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered the way people live, work, and interact with others. Having to constantly adapt to an evolving situation, can lead to feelings of uncertainty, anxiety, and stress. Navigating the new normal has become a challenge for many people, but there are strategies that can help individuals cope and maintain their physical and mental health. The pandemic has also created significant challenges for public health, with people's behaviours playing a crucial role in the spread of the disease. Behavioural medicine is a field that aims to understand how behaviour influences health and wellness, and it has become increasingly relevant during the pandemic. The Café Scientifique will encourage public discussions about the role of health behaviours around COVID-19 given the current state of the pandemic. By implementing this Café, we hope to improve public awareness and understanding of the role of behavioural medicine in reducing the impact of COVID-19. By helping individuals feel more empowered and in control during these still uncertain times, we believe that this will encourage individuals to make informed decisions and ultimately improve the public's physical and mental health.