CTV News Special Correspondent Ken Shaw Leads COPING THROUGH COVID, A New Interview Series Focusing on Mental Health, Beginning November 2

TORONTO (October 30, 2020) – CTV News announced today the launch of COPING THROUGH COVID, a new interview series dedicated to the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of Canadians. Hosted by former CTV NEWS TORONTO anchor Ken Shaw, COPING THROUGH COVID segments air weekdays beginning Monday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. ET on CTV Toronto’s CTV NEWS AT SIX, and on select CTV local stations (check local listings on CTV.ca).

“It is paramount that now, more than ever, Canadians are provided the tools they need to cope with the many challenges to our mental health posed by COVID-19,” said Shaw. “Amid the pandemic, mental health is one of the most significant issues affecting our society today, and I look forward to returning to CTV News to host this series and help drive this important conversation forward.” Focusing on the many ways the COVID-19 pandemic can affect our mental health, and produced in consultation with Bell Let’s Talk, Shaw sits down with leading medical professionals and subject matter experts to discuss a wide range of topics, including how to identify early signs of depression; coping with isolation and anxiety; and tools and resources to assist Canadians moving forward. Full interview segments will be available on CTVNewsToronto.ca following each broadcast. Canadians can access up-to-the-minute breaking news through the network’s digital and social media platforms, including CTVNews.ca, the CTV News app, and @CTVNews on Twitter.