COVID-19 RESOURCES
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
MANAGING MENTAL HEALTH DURING CORONAVIRUS
Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations, so it’s important to recognize where you’re at and signs that your friends, family and neighbors are having trouble coping. Older people, people with chronic diseases, children and teens, those helping with the COVID-19 response (health care providers, first responders) and those with mental health conditions including substance abuse are at greater risk during this time, but everyone can be affected.
Symptoms to look out for include:
Fear and worry about your own health or the health of your loved ones
Changes in sleeping patterns, including difficulty sleeping
Changes in eating
Difficulty concentrating
Worsening of chronic health problems
Increased use of alcohol, tobacco or other substances
More information is available from the CDC below.
self care tips
As best as you are able to, try to fit in some time for self-care:
Take a break - read a book, do a puzzle, take a walk
Limit how much coverage you watch or read about the outbreak
Take deep breaths, stretch, meditate
Try to still eat healthy and make sure you are eating regular meals
Get outside if you can - take a walk, go down to the beach, ride your bike, or even just go for a ride
Connect with others - call a friend, hop on a Zoom call
URGENT OR EMERGENCY RESOURCES
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Disaster Distress Hotline - 1 (800) 985-5990
National Domestic Violence Hotline - 1 (800) 799-7233
Call your healthcare provider if stress is preventing you from participating in your daily activities for a few days in a row.
ANXIETY & STRESS RESOURCES
Shine, an app and online community for people with anxiety and depression, has created a COVID-19 online resource center with tips for caring for your mental health, the ability to ask an expert questions and a toolkit for dealing with stress and anxiety, including meditations, music therapy and more
Therapy
TalkSpace, an online therapy provider that matches you with one of their thousands of licensed therapists, is currently offering resources to those struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are currently offering $100 off with the code 1004U (and many insurance companies have partnered with them to offer online therapy as part of their plans - check your insurance provider for more details). TalkSpace is also offering several free resources.
Calming & Meditation
HeadSpace is a calming and meditation app. They are currently offering free access to:
HeadSpace Plus (their paid version) for all U.S. healthcare professionals working in public health settings
their “weathering the storm” collection of meditations
additional resources for business owners, managers and HR professionals to help their teams get through this
additional resources and meditations for all K-12 teachers, administrators and support staff
SUBSTANCE USE RESOURCES
Alcoholics Anonymous offers an online group to support those in recovery. Click the link below to view virtual meetings worldwide and access confidential help services via email.
Narcotics Anonymous provides online and phone meetings around the world.
MENTAL HEALTH GUIDE FOR SENIORS
Senior Guide to Mental Health During Coronavirus (COVID-19): Tips for how seniors can stay healthy and connected during the COVID-19 pandemic