COVID-19 Resources

A Message from Dr. Reynolds

Below are resources for your reference and review. Some are from reputable sites (e.g., CDC, SAMHSA) while some are from blogs that may make it easier to relate to and read about what people are doing that helps them. This information may or may not help you. These resources are not a replacement for therapy. It is important to talk with YOUR mental health provider.

Emotional Health

COVID-19 Mental Health Helpline (833) 986-1919
CDC's coping with a disaster or trauma https://emergency.cdc.gov/coping/selfcare.asp
Coping in hard times for young adults https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/coping_in_hard_times_youth.pdf
SAMHSA tips https://store.samhsa.gov/product/Taking-Care-of-Your-Behavioral-Health-During-an-Infectious-Disease-Outbreak/sma14-4894
Helping older adults https://mailchi.mp/afsp/2019-end-of-year-2268136?e=4b625a11bb
Article re: media exposure https://www.apa.org/pubs/highlights/spotlight/issue-181
Depression and social isolation https://blogs.webmd.com/mental-health/20200317/how-im-protecting-myself-from-depression-during-self-isolation?ecd=wnl_emw_031820&ctr=wnl-emw-031820_nsl-ftn_3&mb=ezle33Mcx00zZH9kT6SfvBXFE73IOX1cg16vFsO%2fP1c%3d

Family Care

First Aid for Feelings Workbook http://teacher.scholastic.com/education/coronavirusworkbook/index.html
Helping children cope with changes due to COVID-19 https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/helping-children-cope-with-changes-resulting-from-covid-19
Talking to teens and tweens about COVID-19 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/02/well/family/coronavirus-teenagers-anxiety.html
Caregiver guide https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/outbreak_factsheet_1.pdf
Caring for an ill family member https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/guidance-prevent-spread.html