The outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger. Below are a number of resources for behavioral health organizations, policy and other stakeholders, and individuals and families.
Need help? Know someone who does?
- Call 1-800-985-5990
- Contact the Disaster Distress Hotline
Resources for behavioral health organizations and related stakeholders
- www.coronavirus.gov, CDC, FEMA, White House
- Coronavirus, National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Resources and Tools for Addressing Coronavirus, National Council for Behavioral Health
- Coronavirus Resources and Information, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Resources for coping with Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Manage Anxiety & Stress, Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- Mental health and psychosocial considerations during the COVID-19 outbreak, World Health Organization (WHO)
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information and Resources, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event, CDC
Resources for Families, Parents and Children
- Coronavirus Updates: Mental health guidance, public health news and resources, NAMI California
- Helping Children Cope with Emergencies, CDC
- Just for Kids: A Comic exploring the new Coronavirus, National Public Radio (NPR)
- How to Talk to Your Anxious Child or Teen about Coronavirus, Anxiety and Depression Association of America