The COVID-19 pandemic is a stressful time for all, especially for parents who are now spending their entire day with their children while balancing work requirements with family needs. To help support families during these difficult times, TheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca launched a Resource Guide for parents and children alike with virtual support.
TheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca understands the new stressors associated with the shelter-in-place restrictions and is aiming to help these parents and children work on their mental health during the difficult times. The new COVID-19 Resource Guide includes activities like what to do when schoolwork is finished, online counseling clinics, virtual meetings to connect families with a loved one with a developmental disability, and other helpful resources.
Family-Specific Mental Health Platforms
TheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca Launched a Mental Health Campaign
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Support - Opportunity for the development of virtual support platforms for mental health services.
2. Remote Counseling - Disruptive innovation opportunity for online counseling clinics to provide mental health support remotely.
3. Family Mental Health - Growing trend in addressing the mental health needs of families during stressful times like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Industry Implications
1. Telehealth - Opportunity for telehealth companies to expand their services to include mental health support for families.
2. Edtech - EdTech companies can develop digital activities and resources to support families in addressing mental health during remote learning.
3. Social Services - Social service organizations can adapt their offerings to include virtual meetings and resources for families seeking mental health support.