Community Reports
Research Bulletins
December 2021 Research Bulletin: Rural healthcare worker mental health & wellbeing during COVID-19
This bulletin summarizes the results of a survey designed to help understand the ongoing mental health experiences of rural and non-metropolitan healthcare workers during COVID-19, which took place over a one-month period from late May through June 2021. This bulletin provides a snapshot of rural healthcare workers experiences during that window of time in Manitoba.
August 2020 Research Bulletin: Older adults’ mental health and well-being during COVID-19
As part of a larger project investigating the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health and wellbeing of rural Manitobans, researchers conducted interviews with older adults (ages 65+) in rural communities with a population of 10,000 people or less. This report summarizes some of the preliminary findings of those interviews. Thank you to the older adults who participated in our research about mental health and well-being during COVID-19.
July 2020 Research Bulletin: Rural community mental health & wellbeing during COVID-19
In May 2020, researchers at The Centre for Critical Studies of Rural Mental Health at Brandon University began researching the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health and well-being of rural Manitobans. As part of this project, the researchers conducted an online survey of healthcare workers in rural Manitoba to develop a better understanding of the mental health experiences and resource needs of rural health care workers during COVID-19
Community & Stakeholder Reports
Community Report: YWCA Brandon
A Demographic Overview of Housing, Reintegration, and Domestic Violence Service Recommendations for Ongoing and Future Strategic Operations
Researchers from the Centre for Critical Studies of Rural Mental Health worked together with community stakeholders to provide direction for current and future operations to the YWCA Brandon. This report details their findings and recommendations that are e intended to be responsive to a rural southwestern Manitoban context.
For more information, contact the principle researcher, Candice Waddell-Henowitch at waddellc@brandonu.ca
Stakeholder Report: Rural Men's Mental Health
This report is part of a larger study entitled Changing rural masculinities: A Prairie case study. It explores the relationships and contexts in which rural men talk about their mental health, with focus on spaces outside formal support services. Researchers found that many rural men experiencing mental health problems want to “talk about it” but they are constrained by a lack of opportunities to do so in rural places. Their findings suggest that more attention needs to be directed to creating resources and spaces for men in rural communities.
For more information, contact the principal researcher, Dr. Rachel Herron at herronr@brandonu.ca
Stakeholder Report: Newcomer Men's Mental Health
This collaborative study examined mental health experiences among immigrant and refugee men in Brandon, Manitoba. This report describes the findings from four focus groups conducted with newcomer men, and explores how the men’s perception of mental health varies across cultures, as well as the importance of family and religious institutions as primary supports.
For more information, contact the principal researcher, Dr. Rachel Herron at herronr@brandonu.ca
Stakeholder Report: Healing Journeys
Indigenous Men’s Reflections on Strengths and Barriers to Mental Wellness
The research reported on here aimed to address a lack of attention to Indigenous men’s mental health in both public and academic conversations. They use a community-based participatory approach and strength-based approach to refocus attention on what Indigenous men know and do in spite of the disparities they face.
For more information, contact the principle researcher, Dr. Rachel Herron at herronr@brandonu.ca
Exploring Good Mental Health on the Prairies: A Summary of World Café Conversation