May 4 to May 10 is mental health week in Canada. As the world continues to grapple with the novel coronavirus pandemic, mental health has been top of mind, with the Ford government announcing $12 million in funding to expand virtual mental health services.

Dr. Marcia Sirota, a board-certified psychiatrist and professional speaker in Canada and the U.S. joins Jess Brady on The Afternoon Show to discuss how the provincial funding should be used, the effectiveness of online resources, and coping with loneliness or anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Interview date: May 7, 2020