There's a network of hope out there from across the global COVID-19 response. Listed below are links to many of those beneficial efforts to help find available support.
- 8 Things People With Anxiety Will Relate To
(Happiful)
From overthinking to being told to ‘calm down’, we explore the things we have in common when it comes to living with anxiety. - Shareable Resources on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
(National Institute of Mental Health)
Let's help raise awareness about ADHD by sharing informational materials based on the latest research. Share science. Share hope. - Disruption of Work Relationships Adds to Mental-Health Concerns During Pandemic
(The Harvard Gazette)
A recent Harvard study highlights how much emotional support we get from workplace relationships, and that it has not only been our jobs that the pandemic has disrupted, but these important informal ties as well. - Understanding Child Suicide: For Military Parents
(The National Child Traumatic Stress Network)
This fact sheet includes information about suicide and military youth, how to talk to your child about suicide, warning signs that your child may be experiencing suicidal thoughts and helpful responses by age group, as well as evidence-based treatments for suicidal youth, and how to address your needs as a parent. - 14 Subtle Ways People With Depression Reach Out for Help
(The Mighty)
Here are some of the responses from our Mighty community and the subtle (or not so subtle) ways they reach out for help while living with depression. - 4 Types of ‘Good’ Therapy Sessions You Might Recognize
(The Mighty)
Some of the classic types of good therapy sessions so that, if you’re starting therapy and unsure of what to expect, you can be on the lookout for one of these. - Workplace Phrases That Spark Anxiety, and How to Deal With Them
(Happiful)
If we take the time to acknowledge our feelings and make an actionable effort to reassess the ways that we’re treating and speaking to others, we’ll become part of the solution to moving forward to a kinder and more accepting world. - How to Meditate When You Have No Idea Where to Start
(Self)
With everything going on in the world, it’s a solid time to explore meditation and whether it might be useful for you too. - PTSD and the Pandemic: Four Keys for Identifying Mental Health Concerns
(Psych Congress)
How can healthcare providers most effectively identify mental health concerns in their peers and their patients? Here are four things to conside.r - 8 Soothing Affirmations to Repeat When Anxiety Strikes
(Happiful)
Next time you feel overpowered by anxiety, stop for a moment, take a deep breath, and repeat one of these mantras firmly to yourself. You may be surprised at the effect such simple, reassuring words can have. - How Remote Workers Can Recognize Burnout And 6 Actions To Take
(Forbes)
To help remote workers avoid burnout, here are 5 key tips to consider to create healthier remote cultures that promote work wellness. - Here's How You Can Practice Self-Care if You're an Empath
(The Mighty)
Here are some ways to practice self-care if you have an empath personality. - Changing the Mental Health Narrative
(Psychology Today)
When someone reaches out for help, this exemplifies resilience and strength. - Depression: 15 Reasons for Getting Better
(Psychology Today)
Research examines reasons depressed people give for and against getting better. - Building Better Mental Health
(Help Guide)
Looking to boost your mood, handle your emotions better, or build resilience? These 6 life-changing strategies can show you how. - Surviving a Family Member's Suicide
(Psychology Today)
What impact does the suicide of a relative have on the survivors? Read about how the need to mourn in an adaptive manner is critical in promoting the ability to move forward. - Signs of Depression During the Coronavirus Crisis
(Child Mind Institute)
Kids who seem to be stuck in a negative mood may need help to bounce back. - How Gen Z is Using Art and Creativity to Improve Their Mental Health
(Yahoo)
One medium in particular that's proven beneficial at improving young people’s mental health during these distressing times is art and creativity. - 10 Ways To Help Someone in Their Most Anxiety-Provoking Situations
(The Mighty)
Anxiety can cause irrational, overwhelming thoughts. In the midst of anxiety, it can truly feel impossible to express to others what you need. Here are 10 ways to help someone through the most anxiety-provoking situations they may face. - Employee Mental Health & Well-being During & Beyond COVID-19
(Center for Workplace Mental Health)
Whether employees are essential, working remotely or returning to the workplace, there are critical steps that employers can take to support the mental health and well-being of employees. - 44 Children's Books About Mental Health
(Child Mind Institute)
These books help kids name and understand feelings and experiences they may be struggling with. Check out these 44 books geared towards teaching children about mental health. - Safeguarding Student Mental Health
(APA)
COVID-19 and its repercussions are shining a light on the critical need for school-based mental health services. - Anxiety, Anxious Thoughts: When to Act and When to Be Still
(Healthy Place)
There are many ways to beat anxiety, and there are strategies and tools for every personality and unique individual who experiences their own version of anxiety. Here is some insight into how to manage these kinds of thoughts. - Thanks to Coronavirus, Teletherapy May be Here to Stay
(Time Magazine)
Here is some insight on how teletherapy is transforming the way traditional therapy sessions are conducted. - 5 Ways People Experience Internalized Mental Health Stigma
(The Mighty)
Those of us who live with mental illnesses are often exposed to stigmatizing beliefs and attitudes, which may affect the way we perceive and view ourselves. The level of stigma in which people may believe, internalize or endorse these negative beliefs and attitudes about themselves is called “internalized stigma” or “self-stigma.” - How The 5 Steps Can Help Someone Who is Suicidal
(#BeThe1To)
The five action steps for communicating with someone who may be suicidal are supported by evidence in the field of suicide prevention. - Study Proves You Shouldn't Try to Fight Depression Alone
(Yahoo)
A new studyshowed that one of the most powerful protective factors against depression is social connection. The research, conducted by the Massachusetts General Hospital, was published in the American Journal of Psychiatry and looked at how communities can prevent the mental health condition. - 8 podcasts that talk honestly about mental health
(mashable.com)
There is no substitute for those invaluable support systems, of course, but it can be really helpful to hear the lived experiences of other people who are going through the same thing you are. - Resources for Families
(samhsa.gov)
While there is no one-size-fits-all solution, research shows that family support can play a major role in helping a loved one with mental and substance use disorders. - Taking Your 'Mental Health' Temperature During COVID-19
(Yale Medicine)
Strong emotions during the pandemic are normal, but some may find that their reactions grow worse over time. Yale doctors offer strategies for coping. - Please Don't Feel Guilty About Experiencing These 9 Anxiety Symptoms
(The Mighty)
While each one of us may experience anxiety symptoms differently or levels of them, here are some common anxiety symptoms that you shouldn’t feel guilty about experiencing. - 15 Things to Do With Your Hands When You're Anxious
(The Mighty)
Are you tired of coloring too? Or maybe you need something that you can do while in a car/transit? Well, look no further, because the wonderful Mighty community has generously shared what they do to help calm their anxiety— no coloring required! I hope these ideas help you, but no worries if they don’t. And if you have tips or tricks, please share them down in the comments! - Taking Care of Our Kids' Mental Health (and Our Own) During Back-to-School Season
(afsp.org)
Here are some ways to help protect you and your family’s mental health as we start the school year. - How DBT Therapy With Diary Cards Helps My Mental Health
(The Mighty)
Diary cards are a behavior-tracking tool used by most DBT (dialectical behavior therapy) providers. Read more about how these cards can be utilized in daily life with tracking various mental health symptoms. - Don't Let Shame Stop You From Taking Care of Your Mental Health During COVID-19
(The Mighty)
The pandemic can leave serious marks if we do not overcome the fear of it. Here are ways of being proactive by making small modifications in your daily routine with these tips. - Corona Got You Anxious? Breathing Could Be Best, New Studies Show
(Psychology Today)
Read about how breathwork can alleviate anxious thoughts and feelings leading to more benefits than alternative treatments. - It’s Real: College Students and Mental Health
(American Foundation for Suicide Prevention)
The AFSP-produced film It’s Real: College Students and Mental Health is designed to raise awareness about mental health issues commonly experienced by students, and is intended to be used as part of a school’s educational program to encourage help-seeking. Check out this 17-minute film accompanied by additional mental health tools and resources. - Grasping the Complicated Grief of a Suicide
(Psychology Today)
Suicide always leaves behind immediate survivors—relatives, friends, close relationships—who deal with complicated grief. The subject of suicide is often taboo, leading to the bereaved grieving alone. It is important to honor these stories of grief and provide space for listening and sharing. - Science Says Creating a Daily To-Do List Can Help Reduce Anxiety
Yahoo Lifestyle)
Check out this short article on the benefits of creating to-do lists as a means of reducing anxiety in daily life. - 21 Coupons to Give a Friend Struggling With Their Mental Health
(The Mighty)
When you live with mental health struggles, things like spending time with loved ones, a home-cooked meal or help paying bills tend to be more valuable than gifts such as new clothes, electronics or jewelry. Here is a list of 21 coupons to send a friend they can "redeem" when they need some care. - Am I Too Young to Talk About My Mental Health?
(The Mighty)
No matter how old or young you are, it is never too late to share your mental health story with others. Read about how one person's courage to open up and share their story had an impact on so many others. - How to Support a Friend With Mental Health Challenges
(Child Mind Institute)
Here are some ways to support a friend struggling with mental health challenges while remembering to look out for your own well-being. - Depression During Quarantine: What To Do, From A Psychiatrist
(Mind Body Green)
Here are some brain-based ways to boost mood I recommend to patients who are trying to feel better during this uncertain time. - Mental Health Challenges You Might Not Realize Are Pandemic-Related
(Yahoo Health)
We are experiencing all sorts of risky situations. Here’s how to identify challenges you might not realize are pandemic-related.< - Anxiety, sadness may increase on anniversary of a traumatic event
(American Psychological Association)
Anniversary dates of traumatic events can reactivate thoughts and feelings from the actual event, and survivors may experience peaks of anxiety and depression. Here are some coping strategies to help you through those anniversaries. - It's not just quarantine that's getting us down — it's decision fatigue, too
(Today)
Experts explain why decision fatigue and cognitive overload are so overwhelming and how we can gain control. - Why COVID-19 May Be Increasing the Risk of Suicide
(Very Well Mind)
Current studies show that many Americans are experiencing increased distress right now in the pandemic. There are several factors related to the pandemic that may place some individuals at an especailly high risk of suicide. - Reducing Stigma
(CDC)
Stopping stigma is important to making all communities and community members safer and healthier. Everyone can help stop stigma related to COVID-19 by knowing the facts and sharing them with others in their communities. - 5 Self-Care Practices for Every Area of Your Life
(Very Well Mind)
All the stress relief activities in the world won't help if you aren't taking care of yourself. Check out these 5 self-care practices to take care of your mind, body and spirit. - Why Anxiety Makes Me Shine in a Crisis Like COVID-19
(The Mighty)
Find out how people with anxiety disorders handle real emergencies in the event of any potential threat. - 15 Bedtime Routines You Can Try When Anxiety Makes It Hard to Sleep
(The Mighty)
Soothing activities and some go-to bedtime routines when anxiety starts to creep in. - How to Support Someone Who's Depressed
(Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute)
It can be hard to know what to say or do to support someone experiencing depression. Here are five strategies to try. - Four Ways to Feel Good on a Hard Day in Lockdown
(Greater Good Magazine)
Check out these 4 ways on how to feel good at the end of a hard day in lockdown along with tools on how to cultivate resilience. - Follow These Therapists on TikTok for Advice on Everything from Anxiety to Parenting
(Yahoo Health)
Here, 10 therapists to follow on TikTok for helpful info on how to cope with everything from anxiety to parenting struggles. - Talking to Teens: Suicide Prevention
(American Psychological Association)
Suicide is a difficult topic, but it is too important to ignore. Here are some tools on how to address teenagers in conversation about this topic on how to prevent youth suicide. - Four Things to Do Every Day for Your Mental Health
(Greater Good Magazine)
Check out these 4 things to do every day for your mental health and to schedule this intentional time for these core human needs. - 44 Children's Books About Mental Health
(Child Mind Institute)
Here are 44 books about mental health for helping kids understand emotional and learning challenges. - How the pandemic is affecting mental health in diverse U.S. communities
(Medical News Today)
Some groups may face a disproportionate mental health impact during the COVID-19 pandemic. These include people of color, migrants, and people of various ethnic backgrounds. In this Special Feature, we dive deeper into the issue. - This Common Anxiety Symptom Makes Me Feel Like Reality Is Slipping Away
(Healthline)
Curious to know if what you feel is anxiety? Check out this one person's story of the symptoms of anxiety and panic disorder. - When in Doubt, Shout It Out! 8 Drug-Free Ways to Battle Anxiety
(Healthline)
Everyday pressures of life can turn you into an anxious mess. Guess what? You're not alone. Here are eight simple and effective ways to battle anxiety without medication. - 6 Ways to Start Your Day When You're Living with Depression
(Healthline)
Depression can cause severe symptoms, which can include difficulty getting out of bed in the morning. There are tools and tactics that can help people with depression take a few steps forward. - The Difficult Choice of Prioritizing My Health During This Time of Civil Unrest
(The Mighty)
There are a number of ways in which we can be activists and allies while preserving our mental and physical health. - Technology Is Changing the Mental Health Community for the Better
(Psychology Today)
Face-to-face meetings have in the past always been the preferred. Learn about the advantages of having technology as a communication tool. - Understanding Why People Die By Suicide
When someone we love dies by suicide, it can be overwhelming and confusing, and bring with it many emotions and questions. Those affected by suicide often struggle with how, and if, their life will ever fit back together again. - TAPS Talks: Too Close for Comfort - Mental Health and Wellness During Changing Family Dynamics
Listen to this video recording about how to maintain mental health and wellness during changes in the family dynamics. - How to #BeTheDifference For People With Mental Health Concerns During COVID-19
(Mental Health First Aid)
Tips from the Mental Health First Aid curriculum to help you care for your own and your loved ones’ mental health. - COVID-19: Mental Health Issues and Coping
(PsychHub)
Start by understanding what you can control and what your connot control when it comes to coping in this crisis. - Living With Mental Illness During COVID-19 Outbreak– Preparing For Your Wellness
(Mental Health America)
Just as individuals with pre-existing physical illness are more likely to get physically ill from the coronavirus, people whose mental health is compromised are at greater risk of experiencing worsening mental illness as a result of the coronavirus – no matter what their mental illness may be. - Talk, Listen, Connect: When Families Grieve
(Sesame Street)
The death of a loved one brings enormous challenges, and can often be confusing for little ones. Take time to explore how Elmo and his family celebrate the life of a loved one. - Daily Activities for Mental Health During Coronavirus
(Hope 4 hurting kids)
Here are a five ideas for daily activities you can do during the Coronavirus pandemic to maintain good mental health. Doing some, or all of these activities can help your kids to maintain a sense of normalcy during this difficult time. - Here's How 4 College Students Say They Are Managing Their Mental Health Amid COVID-19
(Yahoo Life)
Here is how 4 College students say they are managing their mental health amid COVID-19. - POPSUGAR: Mental Health Doesn't Discriminate: 10 Athletes Who Have Talked About Their Mental Illness
(Wellbeingtrust.org)
Read about how these athletes use their platforms to discuss their own struggles and, by doing so, shed light on the experiences of those who do not have as loud of a voice. - 15 Tangible Ways to Support Suicide Attempt Survivors
(TheMighty.com)
When someone you love is struggling, think about what really reminds you of that person, lets them know you care about their well-being and tells them they're not alone.