Department of Psychology COVID-19 Resources for Students, Faculty, Researchers, and Staff
In an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, the office of the Department of Psychology is currently closed. However, we are operating remotely and faculty and staff will continue to be available by e-mail. Go to our People page for contact links.
UPDATED! Information on Accessing Department of Psychology Spaces
The expectation is still that all faculty, staff, and students work remotely; however, there are certain situations that have been deemed by the Faculty to require access.
Please find attached the most recent documents for access to the building for all purposes approved by the Faculty (except for a one-off visit lasting more than 15 minutes – in these cases, please check the NEW spreadsheet at the link below, and then email me if the time appears to be open). Some categories are new (e.g., short-term quiet space access for a graduate student), and these categories are in accordance with the Faculty’s changing guidelines.
Please also note that the spreadsheet for logging in your visit to the building has changed (“Schedule-week of DATE”) and can be found at the link below and the first tab (HOW TO) contains information on how to complete the form.
NOTE: Entrances to Humphrey Hall and Craine Building are still locked. Anyone conducting approved in-person research must meet your participants at the main door of Humphrey Hall to ensure that they are wearing a mask when they enter the building – masks are mandatory in the common areas of the department and when physical distancing cannot be upheld. In addition, you must walk your participants to the exit door once the experiment is over and ensure they leave the building. Participants need an escort into and from the department for safety and security reasons.
- UPDATED! Access Application Template (MS Word doc, 40 KB)
- Research Ramp-Up Checklist (MS Word doc, 68 KB)
- UPDATED! Return to Work Plan for Department of Psychology (MS Word doc, 35 KB)
- Sample Safety Procedure Sheet (PDF, 5.7 MB)
- Research Facility Safety Protocol Door Poster (PDF, 99 KB)
NEW! Stay-at-Home Order Issued by the Government of Ontario
The Ontario Government has declared a state of emergency and announced new measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the province. A stay-at-home order is set to take effect on Thursday, January 14 at 12:01 am ET. The order requires people in Ontario to remain at home, with exceptions for accessing health care, groceries, pharmacy services, essential work, and for exercise. The announcement can be found on the provincial government website. • Read the full message from Mark F. Green PhD, Peng, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) (PDF, 419 KB)
Queen’s Response to Province-Wide Shutdown
As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise rapidly across the province, the Ontario government has announced a province-wide shutdown that will go into effect as of December 26 and last for 28 days. During this shutdown period, Premier Doug Ford is advising all Ontarians to stay at home to the fullest extent possible, noting that travel outside your region should be limited to only essential purposes. More information on Queen’s response to Province-wide shutdown (PDF, 424 KB)
Preparing for Red-Grey Zone Measures: Phased Reduction in On-Campus Presence Framework
As cases of COVID-19 increase locally and across the province, we need to prepare for changes to university operations over the coming weeks. A Phased Reduction in On-Campus Presence Framework has been developed to ensure university operations align with the various colour zones under the Government of Ontario’s COVID-19 Response Framework. More information on the Phased Reduction in On-Campus Presence Framework (PDF, 340 KB)
Queen's launches refreshed COVID-19 website
The university community continues to rise to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, working together to keep one another safe and ensure learning, research, and innovation are moving forward. To support these efforts, Queen’s has launched a redesigned COVID-19 Information website with an emphasis on the most sought-after information, usability, and shareability in mind. The site features a prominent COVID-19 case tracker that provides updates whenever a COVID-19 case is confirmed within the Queen’s community. It also features important links to public health information, and the latest updates from the administration on changes to university operations, academic changes, health and safety announcements, and more. It also features a student section to connect students with services, resources, and faculty-specific information, as well as a faculty/staff page to connect employees with human resources, IT support, and research. Go to the new Queen's University COVID-19 website
Changes to Research Activity Approvals
Given the increased number of cases in the region, there will be an extra level of research application review (for in-person research as well as any on-site research activity) for all NEW applications. Any applications that have already been approved will not be subject to this additional review process. Any applications that are under review (as of 8 December, 2020) and any new ones will be subject to the extra review, until at least 15 January, 2021.
The forms are the same, and the departmental process is the same. The only change is that once your application is approved by the department, it will be sent to the Faculty to be reviewed by the ADR and then the Queen’s Research Response Team. This process will likely take a little extra time and may require some changes to your application.
Please see Message Nick Mosey, Associate Dean (Research), FAS (PDF, 536 KB) for more information, or email Caroline Pukall.
Please also remember to email Caroline Pukall about any one-off visits to the department that last longer than 15 mins. I can easily approve most of these via email, and you will need to complete a log of your visit. We send this information to the Faculty each week for them to compile numbers of people in the buildings as well as for contact tracing purposes in the event of a positive case. You will need to self-screen before entering the building, wear a mask in all common areas of the building/if you are with others in the same space (while maintaining physical distance of 2 meters-see below!), and follow the directional arrows on the stairs (halls are bidirectional). And of course, sanitize all touched areas.
Information for Undergraduate Students
- Department of Psychology Undergraduate Students FAQs
- Department of Psychology Undergraduate Program Weekly Bulletin
- Queen's University homepage
- Information for all students
- Information on Undergraduate Admission
- Queen's University Faculty of Arts and Science - FAQ for Current and Prospective Undergraduate Students
- Queen's University up-to-date information on COVID-19
- Queen's University Student Affairs Support Services Operations
- Queen's University Student Wellness Services
- Student Academic Success Services - Making it work at home
- Queen's Gazette - Emergency funding for students
Information for Graduate Students
- Queen's University homepage
- Information for all students
- Queen's University Faculty of Arts and Science - FAQ for Graduate Students
- Queen's University School of Graduate Studies
- Queen's University Student Affairs Support Services Operations
- Queen's University Student Wellness Services
- Student Academic Success Services - Making it work at home
- Office of the Registrar - Student Awards - COVID-19 Related Bursary Assistance
- New Emergency Bursary for International Graduate Students (PDF, 527 KB) - Mark Green, Provost and Vice Principal (Academic), Fahim Quadir, Vice-Provost and Dean, School of Graduate Studies, Ann Tierney, Vice Provost and Dean of Student Affairs
- Sharon Regan, Associate Dean, Faculty of Arts & Science - Grad Student Planning form provides a template for students to identify challenges and begin planning their future research with their supervisor
- Queen's Gazette - Emergency funding for students
- Queen's University COVID-Related Bursary Assistance - Queen's is providing immediate financial support to those in need
- Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) - For those who have stopped working due to COVID-19, had employment/income of at least $5000 12 months prior
- Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) - For students ineligible for the CERB
Information on Jobs and Careers
- Dr. Meghan Norris, Undergraduate Chair in Psychology - COVID-19 and Careers: What Psychology students need to know
- Career Services at Queen's University - Student and new graduate employment support during covid-19
- Career Services at Queen's University - LinkedIn
- Queen's Gazette - Searching for a job during the pandemic
- Queen's Gazette - Learning Over the Summer
- Government of Canada - Economic Response Platform
- eCampus Ontario - Psychology Careers Book
Information on Research
- HSREB New Research Guidelines re COVID-19 - New Guidelines outlining the specific steps required for starting OR resuming in-person research at Queen’s University, Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) and Providence Care Centre (PCC) in the COVID-19 era and the SOP titled, “Clinical Conduct Accommodations for COVID-19” have been posted for your reference.
- Human Participant FAQs - updated as of June 22, 2020
- Queen's VP Research
- Office of the Associate Vice-Principal (International)
Other Queen's University Resources
- Queen's University COVID-19 Screening (PDF, 730 KB) - This is a reminder to all employees that, in accordance with Government of Ontario directives, Queen’s is required to actively screen for COVID-19 all employees who are physically accessing Queen’s facilities.
- Statement from the Principal on COVID-19 and Queen's Student Code of Conduct
- Satellite COVID-19 Assessment Centre Open at Queen's University - Kingston Health Sciences Centre launches satellite facility in Mitchell Hall, providing access to testing for students and easing burden on Kingston’s primary assessment centre.
- COVID-19 Preparedness Incident Command Structure - A new Incident Command Structure is in place at Queen’s to respond to an outbreak of COVID-19 on campus.
- Queen's University COVID-19 Website Updated. Updates include information on how to raise issues of potential non-compliance, such as, witnessing people not following Queen’s or public health protocols, or a concern requiring custodial services attention.
- Return to Campus Guideline (page 14) The Return to Campus Guideline has been updated.
- Queen's Contagion Cultures Lectures help make sense of this pandemic through the expertise and insights of Arts and Science faculty members. This public-facing series asks important questions and explores complex responses. It deploys the powerful tools of Arts and Science humanistic analysis to help society grapple with our turbulent times.
- Queen's Campus Operations Group - The Return to Campus guidelines and accompanying checklists were published and will continue to be updated.
- Important COVID-19 Update on face coverings (PDF, 88 KB) From the office of AVP Human Resources
- Queen’s and QUFA LOU (PDF, 155 KB) - Queen's and QUFA have entered into a Letter of Understanding regarding COVID-19 related changes to the Collective Agreement.
- Message from Dean Barbara Crow (PDF, 727 KB) - May 22, 2020
- Message from Dean Barbara Crow (Youtube) - March 20, 2020
- Queen's University Human Resources
- Queen's University Employee Wellness and Support
- Queen's University Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Sharon Regan, Associate Dean, Faculty of Arts & Science (PDF, 546 KB) - Suggestions for supervisors provides some examples of how supervisors can enhance their support of our graduate students
- Queen's Faculty of Health Sciences - Faculty of Health Sciences information about COVID-19
- Queen's Centre for Teaching and Learning (MS Word Doc, 66 KB) - Announcing the CTL’s Transforming Teaching Toolkit!
- Queen's Library Resources - The library has announced a process to provide access to print materials via curbside pick-up at Stauffer Library.
- Queen's University International Centre
- Message from Dr. Tom Hollenstein - Regulating Emotions in a COVID-19 World
- Message from Dr. Tess Clifford - Suggestions for parenting and supporting children’s mental health during this stressful time.
- The Conversation Online - Psychedelic experiences disrupt routine thinking — and so has the coronavirus pandemic - Ron Shore, PhD Student & Teaching Fellow, School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Queen's University
- Faculty of Arts and Science (PDF, 1.1 MB) - Summer Workshop Topics and Technology List
- Canada Life (PDF, 251 KB) - Workplace Strategies for Mental Health
- Queen's University Records Management and Privacy Office - Guidelines and policies for managing records and information in the current work-at-home environment. In particular, see the FAQ page, the updated guidance page, and four new Fact Sheets
Kingston Health Care
Kingston Health Sciences Centre - COVID-19 Information and Updates
The Queen's Gazette
- Queen’s summer camps cancelled for COVID-19 safety
- Wellness in a time of physical distancing
- Protecting your virtual meetings
- Supporting International Student Wellbeing
- Advice for a safe move during COVID-19 pandemic
Government and International Agencies
- Government of Canada COVID 19 DLI Readiness Plan List - The Government of Canada lists all institutions that have approved DLI’s on the Government of Canada official website. The website is updated regularly. Students traveling from international locations to Canada may use this site to prepare their travel plans after their study permit has been approved. Students are also encouraged to download the ArriveCAN app for their trip back to Canada and enter their quarantine plan information to that app to make the arrival procedure faster.
- Public Health (PDF, 83 KB) - Public Health Guidelines for On-Campus Teaching in Fall Term 2020
- The Government of Canada
- The Ontario Ministry of Health
- The World Health Organization (WHO) - Provides extensive and frequently updated information on COVID-19
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - Safety information regarding fraudulent coronavirus tests, vaccines, and treatments
Mental Health Resources
- Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) COVID-19 Resource Hub
- Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH) - Supports and strategies to manage mental health during a pandemic
- Sun Life - Sun Life has advised that they will cover virtual care services delivered by psychologists
Associations and Institutes
- Canadian Psychological Association - Fact sheet for student wellness and COVID-19
- The Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment - Excellent resources on the biopsychosocial and economic impacts of COVID-19
- The American Psychological Association - How to Protect Your Patients and Your Practice
- National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) - Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource
Resources for Parents
- Inter-Agency Standing Committee Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings (IASC MHPSS RG) - My hero is you, storybook for children on COVID-19
- Harvard University - How to talk to children about the coronavirus
- The Children’s Psychological Health Center, Inc. - A guided activity workbook for children’s mental health
- Aha Parenting - What to say to your child about the coronavirus and how to cope as a parent
- The New York Times - Quaranteenagers: Strategies for parenting in close quarters
Other Resources
- Dr. Aisha Ahmad, assistant professor of political science at the University of Toronto - Why You Should Ignore All That Coronavirus-Inspired Productivity Pressure
- TheProfessorisin.com - Teaching in transition guest post by Dr Aisha Ahmad
- TheProfessorisin.com - Research productivity in disaster conditions guest post by Dr Aisha Ahmad
- Johns Hopkins University COVID-19 Information
- Johns Hopkins University - COVID-19 dashboard
- psychologytools.com - Free guide to living with worry and anxiety amidst global uncertainty
- The BMJ Opinion - Behavioural strategies for reducing COVID-19 transmission
- Greater Good Magazine UC Berkley - Greater Good guide to well being during coronavirus
- TheConversation.com - How to stop touching your face (Youtube)
- The National Sleep Foundation - Dealing with sleep disturbance
- Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules - Supporting individuals with autism
- Bay Psychology - Tolerance for uncertainty: A COVID-19 workbook
- Dr. Laura Gollino, PhD, C.Psych. - Listing pleasant indoor activities ideas, solitary walks, etc.
- Dr. Laura Gollino, PhD, C.Psych. - Self-care during a pandemic