
Reduce Anxiety
Review ways to reduce the anxiety of health care workers and others.
Chances are, you or someone you know may be suffering from anxiety, depression, addiction or an eating disorder.
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!
Information on how the pandemic has affected children's interactions and academics. View article
Helpful instructions on how to use Zoom, in both English and Spanish. Download images
Free resources developed by our colleagues at the Trauma Resource Institute:
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
This diagram can be used as a guide to more productive thinking, gradually moving into a resilient zone. View PDF
Free webinars for parents and others, with new recordings added regularly. View webinars
Tips to help individuals control their own behavior during heightened stress and anxiety. View PDF
These free resources, created by the WHO Mental Health Forum, cover a number of issues and are available in multiple languages.
Mental health and psychosocial considerations during COVID-19. View PDF
Coping with stress during COVID-19. View PDF
Helping children cope with stress during COVID-19. View PDF
Social stigma associated with COVID-19. View presentation
Social media cards for use on your social media channels. View cards
Fast facts, signs and symptoms, and other essential information. View information
Facts about anxiety along with methods for treating it. View information
Social Media Live Q and A Interview with WHO on coping with stressors related to COVID-19
Free COVID-19 resources for those encountering specific challenges.
Contacts, plans, and organizations supporting those experiencing increased isolation and risk. View list
Q&A from the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. View information
Q&A on COVID-19 and Down syndrome. View abbreviated PDF | View expanded PDF
Free mental health support for frontline workers and others from the Pandemic Crisis Services Response Coalition. View support options
Organizations providing support related to COVID-19 for the LGBTQ+ community. View contacts
Recorded webinar: Older Adults & Isolation During COVID-19. View webinar
Assorted tip sheets for caregivers of all kinds. View tip sheets
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
Resources for the Riverside, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles Counties. View links
COVID-19 webinars and other resources for those working in children's services, from the Institute of Innovation and Implementation. View materials
How behavioral health professionals can help mitigate COVID-19 health disparities. View blog post
Resources for social workers from NASW-CA. View resources
Statements, stories, and resources for health care providers. View resources
Free children's book, My Hero is You, available as a PDF in multiple languages. View PDFs
IASC Interim Briefing Note Addressing Mental Health and Psychosocial (MHPSS) aspects of COVID-19 Outbreak. View PDF
Information note on inclusion of COVID-19 MHPSS activities in humanitarian and country response plans. View PDF
Assorted resources for maintaining wellness during COVID-19.
Advice from the Sleep Research Society for those who must remain indoors for an extended period. View PDF
A free workbook from The Wellness Society, available in English, Spanish, and Dutch. View PDFs
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