Reduce Anxiety
Review ways to reduce the anxiety of health care workers and others.
Loma Linda University Health
School of Behavioral Health and International Behavioral Health Trauma Team materials:
While this is a challenging time, we know that humans are very resilient and that we will get through this together. To help support our community, we’ve created some materials that we hope will be useful to you. We’ve also collected some additional quality resources from other sources that you can find below. We’ll be continuously updating this page with additional materials, so check back often!
Latest News
COVID's Effects on Children Coming into Focus
Information on how the pandemic has affected children's interactions and academics. View article
LLUH COVID Care Corps
How to Use Zoom
Helpful instructions on how to use Zoom, in both English and Spanish. Download images
Trauma Resource Institute
Free resources developed by our colleagues at the Trauma Resource Institute:
iChill App
This free app teaches you about the Community Resiliency Model®, a set of self-help skills for addressing stress, which affects both mind and body. Get app
Thought Diagram
This diagram can be used as a guide to more productive thinking, gradually moving into a resilient zone. View PDF
Free Webinars
Free webinars for parents and others, with new recordings added regularly. View webinars
Crisis Prevention Institute
De-Escalation Tips
Tips to help individuals control their own behavior during heightened stress and anxiety. View PDF
World Health Organization
These free resources, created by the WHO Mental Health Forum, cover a number of issues and are available in multiple languages.
Mental health
Mental health and psychosocial considerations during COVID-19. View PDF
Coping with stress
Coping with stress during COVID-19. View PDF
Helping children cope
Helping children cope with stress during COVID-19. View PDF
Social stigma
Social stigma associated with COVID-19. View presentation
Drugwatch
COVID-19: A Consumer's Guide to the Coronavirus
Fast facts, signs and symptoms, and other essential information. View information
How to Deal with Anxiety
Facts about anxiety along with methods for treating it. View information
Q and A Video
Social Media Live Q and A Interview with WHO on coping with stressors related to COVID-19
Specialized Resources
Free COVID-19 resources for those encountering specific challenges.
Domestic Violence Survivors
Contacts, plans, and organizations supporting those experiencing increased isolation and risk. View list
Veterans
Q&A from the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. View information
Down Syndrome Community
Q&A on COVID-19 and Down syndrome. View abbreviated PDF | View expanded PDF
Frontline Workers
Free mental health support for frontline workers and others from the Pandemic Crisis Services Response Coalition. View support options
Older Adults
Recorded webinar: Older Adults & Isolation During COVID-19. View webinar
Caregivers
Assorted tip sheets for caregivers of all kinds. View tip sheets
Health Care Professionals
Free, weekly, reflective writing sessions for all health care workers and their loved ones, led via Zoom by Laurel Braitman, courtesy of Stanford Medicine. View details
For Our Local Community
Community Health Association Inland Southern Region
Resources for the Riverside, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles Counties. View links
For Behavioral Health Professionals
Children's Services
COVID-19 webinars and other resources for those working in children's services, from the Institute of Innovation and Implementation. View materials
Health Disparities
How behavioral health professionals can help mitigate COVID-19 health disparities. View blog post
Social Workers
Resources for social workers from NASW-CA. View resources
Joint Commission
Coronavirus Resources
Statements, stories, and resources for health care providers. View resources
Inter-Agency Standing Committee
Children's Book
Free children's book, My Hero is You, available as a PDF in multiple languages. View PDFs
Interim Briefing Note
IASC Interim Briefing Note Addressing Mental Health and Psychosocial (MHPSS) aspects of COVID-19 Outbreak. View PDF
Information Note
Information note on inclusion of COVID-19 MHPSS activities in humanitarian and country response plans. View PDF
Supplementary orientation slides
Wellness Tips
Assorted resources for maintaining wellness during COVID-19.
Sleeping Tips
Advice from the Sleep Research Society for those who must remain indoors for an extended period. View PDF
Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook
A free workbook from The Wellness Society, available in English, Spanish, and Dutch. View PDFs
COVID-19 Mental Health Handbook
Provided by Spiritual First Aid, this free handbook covers a range of topics, including ways to cope, move forward, and become more resilient. Download PDF
Manage Stress
Darria Long: How to manage your stress like an ER doctor