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FLATTENING THE CURVE OF THE COVID-19 MENTAL HEALTH EPIDEMIC TO COME
How might COVID-19 impact our society's pre-existing epidemic of mental illness?
COVID-19: Potential Implications for Individuals with Substance Use Disorders
As people across the U.S. and the rest of the world contend with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the research community should be alert to the possibility that it could hit some populations with substance use disorders (SUDs) particularly hard.
Supporting Families During COVID-19
We know parents are struggling to balance work, child care and self-care while keeping worries — both your children’s and your own — under control. You don’t have to do it alone. Click here to read the latest
Vaping and e-cigarettes: Adding fuel to the coronavirus fire?
New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week warns that young people may be more impacted b...
What You Need to Know About Coronavirus and Grief
If you’re grieving the news and events surrounding Coronavirus you’re not alone. Whether you’re upset that your vacation h...
Emergency Information for Older Adults and Caregivers
The CDC provides a wealth of resources for the elderly. Click here to view....
Resources for Mental Health Providers
A Guide to Transitioning Your Clinic to a Remote Work EnvironmentMedicare Telehealth Healthcare Provider Fact SheetUse of Te...
Psychological Tips for Addressing Children's Emotions
This fact sheet provides some quick tips on ways to address emotions during this time.https://www.hemot.eu/wp-content/upload...
Social Emotional Learning Skills
Family Response to COVID-19 Crisis Parents should try to spend more time with their children during the COVID-19 health cri...
Coronavirus, Online Learning, Social Isolation, and Cyberbullying
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has taken the world by storm and disrupted so many aspects of our lives. As an educator, I’m alwa...
General Information about COVID-19
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Hub from the CDCFact Sheets on COVID-19 in Spanish and Other LanguagesCoronavisrus (COVID...
Tools to Connect with Others
• Social Support: Getting And Staying Connected • MHA’s Inspire Community • Lyf App • Wamlines...
Coping and Staying Emotionally Well During COVID-19-related School Closures
Students at more than one hundred US colleges and universities have transitioned to online learning following notices from t...
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Activities for Children
List of Live Webcams, Virtual Tours, and Virtual Field TripsScholastic Learn at Home Free ResourcesSmithsonian Distance Lear...
Schools Offering Meals
Fort Wayne Community Schools will provide free breakfast & lunch for children at ALL elementary schools starting Tuesday, Ma...
Resources for Immediate Response
Disaster Distress Helpline Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) provides cri...
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Coronavirus and Teenagers
This global crisis will likely be the defining event for today’s youth. Find statistics and approaches to help them.
Supporting Teenagers and Young Adults During the Coronavirus Crisis
Tips for parents with older children at homeHaving teenagers confined to home during the coronavirus crisis may not be as la...
HELPING CHILDREN COPE EMOTIONALLY WITH THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
Suggestions from the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress Brad Lindell, Ph.D. President, American Academy of Ex...
A comic exploring the Coronavirus
Kids, this comic is for you. Find it here. It's based on a radio story that NPR education reporter Cory Turner did. He aske...
Talking to children about the coronavirus
How to talk to children about the coronavirus Harvard Medical SchoolEvery news outlet seems to be talking nonstop about...
How to Talk to Teens & Young Adults About Social Distancing
How to Talk to Teens & Young Adults About Social Distancing The key is understanding their unique perspective.Michelle Drou...
Children Friendly Videos that explain COVID-19
Dr. Panda TotoTime Video In this special episode, kids will learn about the 2019 novel coronavirus and the good habits...
Information on talking to your children and teenagers
Find resources for helping children understand and process the COVID-19 situation
Assessment Tools
Useful Mental Health Mobile Applications
Attached is a pdf that displays information on the latest mobile apps that can help with mental wellness.Download ...
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How to Care for Yourself While Practicing Physical Distancing
By Rubina Kapil on March 20, 2020 If you or someone you care about feels overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression...
Anxiety in teens is rising... what's going on?
According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly 1 in 3 of all adolescents ages 13 to 18 will experience an anxiety d...
Managing Anxiety and Stress relating to Coronavirus
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be ove...
22 Things People With Mental Illness Wish Their Parents Knew
When a child scrapes his knee, mom’s there with a Band-Aid. When a child falls ill, dad’s there with chicken soup. But what ...
Coping with stress from COVID-19
Coping With Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks What You Should Know When you hear, read, or watch news about an ou...
Mental Health Information for Disease Outbreaks
Mental Health America of Northeast Indiana is hosting an online anxiety and depression support group using Zoom web conferen...
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How to Explain Anxiety to a Child
If a child has anxiety, it can have an effect on their ability to function and enjoy life. Learn how to reaffirm to the child that they are not alone and always have you to turn to.
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When one can’t flee the plague
We can’t flee from it. The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has spread around the world without sign of stopping. Global markets...
Trusting God During the Coronavirus Pandemic
By Christina PattersonLast week my daughter reminded me we ran out of hand soap, so I took a quick trip to Target after gett...
Why Does God Allow the Coronavirus? 4 Christian Insights.
School canceled. The NBA season suspended. People sick. And most tragic, thousands of people are dead. Why would God allow s...
What Martin Luther Teaches Us About Coronavirus
Is it faithful to flee an epidemic? German reformer’s reflection on the plague can guide Christians in China and everywhere ...
Anxiety, Care and the Theology of Suffering
Authored by Jennifer Boen and reprinted from SpeakUp (A Conference on the Church and Mental Health).The spectrum of anxiety*...
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Free children's ministry materials
Click here to find free resources for teaching children at home when you can't go to church. ...
What now when we can't meet?
Start by mobilizing your church to meet small and serve big! Rather than focusing on the fact that churches can't meet, thi...
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Companionship: How We Can Still Walk Alongside Each Other During COVID-19 Self-Seclusion
What does Companionship look like when we are living in seclusion?
Resources for Teaching the Faith at Home
Being a teacher involves patience, dedication, passion, lots of hours, and above all, love for your students. In these times...
Finding God in the Midst of Crisis
During this time of a global pandemic, it can be easy for adults and children to be anxious and fearful about what might hap...
A Litany for the Coronavirus
God of all creation, God of a thousand names and faces, divine source of health and wholeness, whose compassion embrace...
Christians, let's flatten the curve but remain a "religion for the sick"
Physicians reflect theologically on three unique Christian contributions to COVID-19 preparations. Read this compelling arti...
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