COVID-19: Resources for Mental Wellness and Support
Taking care of our mental health is more important than ever as we navigate changing circumstances and uncertainty around COVID-19. Here are some helpful articles and resources for mental wellness during this time.
Help with Stress & Coping
- New York State Office of Mental Health – Managing anxiety in an anxiety-provoking situation
- SAMHSA – Coping with stress during infectious disease outbreaks
- American Counseling Association – Trauma and disaster mental health
- Mental Health America – Living with mental illness during COVID-19: Preparing for your wellness
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Emotional Wellbeing During COVID-19
- One Mind – Protecting your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
- UN News. COVID-19: Mental health in the age of Coronavirus
Help with Loneliness & Isolation
- Lymphoma & Leukemia Society – 10 self-care tops to cope with isolation & stress
- SAMHSA – Taking care of your behavioral health & tips for isolation during COVID-19
- Scientific American – How to prevent loneliness in a time of social distancing
Resources for Talking with Children & Elders
- Education Development Center – How to support older people during the pandemic
- American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress – Helping children cope emotionally with COVID-19
- Anxiety & Depression Association of America – How to talk to your anxious child or teen about COVID-19
- PBS. How to talk to your kids about COVID-19
- National Association of School Psychologists – Helping children cope with changes from COVID-19
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network – Parent/caregiver guide to helping families cope with COVID-19
- SAMHSA – Talking with children: Tips for caregivers during COVID-19
Resources for Mental Wellness while Working Remotely
We’re Here for Extra Support
For extra mental health or substance use support, please refer to our crisis lines, which are operating 24/7 as usual. Seeking mental health or substance use support over the phone is a great way to practice social distancing.