Resource Guide
for Covid19
The global COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted all of our lives, causing people to feel grief, trauma, anxiety and other difficult emotions.
During this unprecedented time of uncertainty, loss, and isolation associated with COVID-19 in North Carolina, mental health treatment is more important than ever before.
Our providers are here to help you, your family, friends and co-workers to manage anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions. While we can’t control how others are handling their reactions during this time of isolation, we can manage our own response to the COVID-19 situation in the healthiest way possible. Below are some resources to help educate and encourage.
For updated information and guidance on the COVID-19 status, visit CDC.gov.
Quick Tips:
General Public
Managing Anxiety During the Economic Reopening
“Identification of triggers and communicating about them with loved ones can be helpful. ”
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Reopening Your Business Safely: Considerations for Building a Return to Work Plan
Webinar hosted by CBC and WRAL with participant Scott Griffies, MD, DFAPA, Medical Director.
“Be mindful that we all have different ways of coping. Try to give them time to adjust to the new norm.” Listen >
The Stress of Separation and Social Isolation with COVID-19
“Studies have shown that isolation leads to impaired immune response and increases our chances of getting ill.” Read >
Caring for Your Mental Health During COVID-19
By Shantel Sullivan, Ed.D, LCSW, MSW
“I was just talking to one of my colleagues and he reminded me that there is a beginning, and a middle, and an end to all of this.” Watch >
Tools and Techniques Available to People Struggling with Mental Health During this Time.
Interview with Christopher Riggan, MSN, PMHNP
“You’re now around each other pretty much all day now. Sometimes that’s a good thing – sometimes that’s a bad thing.” Listen >
Support Lines:
Suicide Prevention:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
https://www.crisistextline.org/
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
https://translifeline.org/
Domestic Violence:
https://compassctr.org/
Substance use:
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
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Minority Communities
Addressing Mental Health Disparities
By Diego Garza, MD, MPH, Jim Smith, MD, Cherry Nhor, PA-C, and Louise Newton, MSW, LCSW, SEP
“Many factors surround disparate care for people, some examples include racial-ethnic, gender identity, age, community stigmas, and housing security.” Watch >
Mental Health in Asian-American Communities During COVID-19
By Arti Patel, PA-C, MSPAS, Akhila Takkallapalli, PA-C and Cherry Nhor, PA-C
“With the Asian-American community there are added stressors. Some people are viewing some Asian-Americans as “scapegoats” for the current situation.” Watch >
Mental Health in Black Communities During COVID-19
By James A. Smith, III, MD, Kerry Mackey, PA-C, and Daja Mayner, LCSW
“The reality is, we are statistically more exposed to trauma and less likely to receive any treatment.”Watch >
Mental Health in Latinx Communities During COVID-19
By Diego Garza, MD, MPH, Pilar Rocha-Goldberg, CEO, and Karen Melendez, MD
“Latino community and other minorities are having to decide between being exposed to the virus or getting a paycheck.” Watch >
Family & Parenting
How Parents of Teenagers Can Care for their Family’s Mental Health During the Pandemic
By Christopher Riggan, MSN, PMHNP
“A lot of times when people try to return to a previous routine, they end up having difficulties because it’s not that same routine. Now you’re in a routine with a different experience.” Watch >
How Parental Mental Health Affects Children
By Maureen Gomeringer, MSW, LCSW
“Being an adult is a series of small successes that happen every day – one successfully met goal after another.” Read >
Maintaining Healthy Romantic Relationships During COVID-19
“With communication it’s always helpful to know what your wants and needs are.” Listen >
Substance Abuse and Addiction
Virtual AA/NA Resources
Although many groups are not meeting in person, there are plenty of options available online through video conferencing platforms. Here is a list of resources the team at the Addiction Recovery Center put together to help you through these tough times. Resource List >
COVID-19 Tips for People in Early Addiction Recovery
By Daniel Wittler
“Doing things alone means relying on your own mind to overcome addiction, the most powerful thing any of us will face in our lives.” Read >
Addiction Recovery During COVID-19
By Shantel Sullivan, Ed.D, LCSW, MSW
“H.A.L.T. is a self assessment tool that has been around for a long time. It’s an excellent way to do a daily check-in with ourselves.” Watch >
Q&A With Dr. Sullivan On Addiction Recovery
By Shantel Sullivan, Ed.D, LCSW, MSW
“There are some many emotions coming up. There’s so much that feels out of our control.” Watch >
Senior Living
How Seniors Can Care for their Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
“When we’re trying to bolster ourselves against an illness or stress, it’s important to sleep.” Watch >
Teachers
Maintaining Mental Health for Teachers During the COVID-19 Curriculum Adjustment
By Christopher Riggan, MSN, PMHNP
“As you go piece by piece and you see the progress that you’ve made, it motivates you to continue.” Watch >
College Students
How College Students Can Manage Anxiety & Depression During COVID-19
“As you go piece by piece and you see the progress that you’ve made, it motivates you to continue.” Watch >
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Healthcare Professionals
Fully Present: A Helpfully Contagious Perspective for Healers Adjusting to COVID-19
By Kosta Petrogeorge, LMFT, CSAT, M.Div.
“There isn’t a lot that is within my control right now, but I can decide that for the duration of my session with a client there is no place I would rather be, or should be.” Read >
Online Mental Health Care—how it works + why it’s useful
By Kelly Crenshaw, NP-C & MindPath Staff
“People are concerned about not being able to use the technology. But online care, also called telehealth, is much easier to access than most people think.” Read >
Support Line:
Helping Hospital Workers and Emergency Responders during the COVID-19 Pandemic
“There isn’t a lot that is within my control right now, but I can decide that for the duration of my session with a client there is no place I would rather be, or should be.” Read >
Additional Reference Materials
Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic Study
Join a Research Study: Enrolling nationally from around the country
The purpose of this study is to learn about how stressors related to the COVID-19 virus affect mental health over time. We hope to better understand the experiences of participants during this difficult time. Participation involves completing online questionnaires every two weeks, for 6 months. The questionnaires take about 20 minutes to complete. You must be at least 18 years old to participate. Participation is voluntary, and you may withdraw at any time. Compensation is not provided.
Telehealth: The Devil Is In The Details
April 17, 2020 | Monica E. Oss
Coronavirus Conversations: Coronavirus & Mental Health – Coping Through the Pandemic
Hosted by: Duke Science & Society
Panelists: Clara S Kelly, MSW, Outreach Coordinator, NAMI-NYC & Louise Newton, MSW, LCSW, SEP, Director of Clinical Psychotherapy, Mind Path Care Centers