Mental Health Assistance:

The 24/7 news cycles that release update upon update can add to the mounting sense of anxiety felt among children and adults.  These are common feelings, even for those not directly impacted.  To help manage and reduce stress, it is essential to take time to care for yourself.

The following strategies may be helpful:

• Take the recommended and necessary precautions to keep you and your family safe
• Try and limit screen time on electronic devices. Also, try and limit news intake to new information and stick to reliable news sources (there is no benefit to watching the same news over and over)
• Try and maintain a schedule as close to your overall daily routine (even if some changes are necessary)
• Don’t completely isolate yourself; even if quarantined, it is beneficial to keep social interactions with friends and family (phone, text messaging, social media, etc.)
• Try and stay physically active

Visit these links for resources on:   Anxiety   |   Depression    |   Grief & Loss    |   Stress

 

 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

The Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.   Call: 800-273-8255

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

 

Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence 

Confidential and secure help is available.

National Domestic Violence Hotline  https://www.thehotline.org/
https://aflcio.org/covid-19/domestic-and-intimate-partner-violence-and-covid-19

 

Alcohol and Drug Addiction

Addiction thrives in an environment of secrets and lies. Conversely, recovery requires an environment of accountability and honesty. The COVID-19 lockdown separated people from their usual contact points of job, family, and community and significantly increased the opportunity for substance abuse to occur.

https://www.liveandworkwell.com/recovery
https://www.aa.org/pages/en_US/find-local-aa

 

Behavioral Addictions 

Online gaming and gambling addictions are on the rise. Social isolation combined with stress and often monetary concerns are contributing factors.   Reach out for support by confiding in a trusted family member or friend.

https://www.netaddictionrecovery.com/gambling-and-gaming-recovery/
http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/