Carm Viola- Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us all. One way or another, our lives are not the same as they were a year ago. For some, especially those with mental health considerations, life has been completely upended.

Join me for this special edition of Decide to Transform as I welcome Registered Psychotherapist and longtime Mental Health Advocate Carm Viola to the show. Carm has over 30 years of experience in children's mental health and is a Certified Anxiety Group Facilitator.

Since the pandemic began, she has found herself very busy. You can just about imagine. Anxiety is always prevalent, even in the best of times. Multiply that now--exponentially.

All is not dire and hopeless, however. Carm shows us this with her characteristic energy, playfulness and humor. She also shares her initiatives to spread love and kindness, initiatives like Heart Fuelers, which involve surprise visits to people deeply impacted by the current state of the world. While there may be a deep collective sense of loss and grief, there are plenty of people to help us find joy in life.

Happiness is healing. Let us all reach for some.

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With over 30 years of experience in children's mental health, Carm Viola offers support to children and their families in the areas of speech and language, anxiety, selective mutism, self-regulation and other mental health concerns. 

As a Mental Health Advocate, Carm has raised over $120,000 for children's programming and has been featured in the Neighbours of Woodbridge magazine. She has also appeared as a guest on several podcasts. 

Instagram: @carmviola

+1 416-453-5365

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Heart Fuelers 

Heart Fuelers exists to spread love and kindness in the world. In addition to the surprise visits to people, Heart Fuelers recognizes valuable members of the community and offers branded items such as t-shirts. Proceeds go to charity. Find out how you can contribute today!

Instagram: @heartfuelers

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