Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has been stressful for many people and communities. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause a host of emotional responses. This page suggests ways to care for your mental health during these experiences and provides resources for more help. It also describes feelings and thoughts you may have during and after physical distancing and/or self-isolation.
During/After Physical-Distancing & Social-Isolation:
Adapted from the CDC and SAMHS
Resources for Coping:
- Texas Health and Human Services COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line - 24/7, toll-free at 833-986-1919
- SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline - 24/7, 1-800-846-8517, Text TalkWithUs to 66746
- Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19 - guidance from the CDC
- 7 Science-Based Strategies to Cope with Coronavirus Anxiety - from The Conversation website
- Managing Coronavirus Anxiety: 10 Practical Suggestions - from clinical psychologist Nick Wigwall, Ph.D.
- In the Therapy Zoom: 5 Lessons Coronavirus Can Teach Us All - from counseling psychologist Miranda Nadeau, Ph.D.
- How to Keep Relationships Strong While Social Distancing - from NICABM
- Living With Worry And Anxiety Amidst Global Uncertainty - a free guide from Psychology Tools
- Five Ways to View Coverage of the Coronavirus - from the American Psychological Association
- Additional Resources from the American Psychological Association
- Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty - tips from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- Tips for Managing Stress and Worries - from the Jed Foundation
- Love is Louder - a project of the Jed Foundation for coping and staying connected
- Seize the Awkward - from the Jed Foundation
- What to do if Coronavirus Health Guidelines Trigger OCD/Anxiety
- The Difference Between Worry, Stress, and Anxiety - from The New York Times
- The Science of Well-Being - a free Coursera online course
- Building Your Resilience - from American Psychological Association
- How to Meditate for College Students Stuck at Home - from the Manhattan Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy