CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
LACDMH Resources:
The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) supports the wellbeing of our County family, friends and colleagues. News and updates about COVID-19 may trigger anxiety, panic, frustration and depression—even when your risk of getting sick is low. During an infectious disease outbreak, please take the time to care for your own physical and mental health, and please reach out to others in kindness and compassion.
LACDMH has published the following materials to address mental health & wellbeing needs and concerns:
- “Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks”, available in the following languages: Arabic / Armenian / Simplified Chinese / Traditional Chinese / English / Farsi / Japanese / Khmer / Korean / Russian / Spanish / Tagalog / Vietnamese
- “Maintaining Health and Stability During COVID-19”, available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean and Armenian
- “Staying Connected During Physical Distancing”, available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean and Armenian
- “Alleviating Fear and Anxiety During Essential Trips in Public”, available in English. Spanish, Chinese, Korean and Armenian
- “Understanding the Mental Health and Emotional Aspects of COVID-19”, available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean and Armenian
- “Coping with the Loss of a Loved One”, available in English (translations pending)
- “Your Wellbeing on Your Terms” brochure, in English and Spanish, which highlights available apps to support self-care and wellbeing
LACDMH’s 24/7 Help Line at (800) 854-7771 is available to provide mental health support, resources and referrals. (LACDMH facility updates are available here.)
LACDMH has partnered with Headspace to offer a collection of mindfulness and meditation resources – for free – to all LA County residents. The free Headspace Plus subscription includes access to hundreds of science-backed guided meditations in English and Spanish, as well as movement and sleep exercises to help manage stress, fear and anxiety related to COVID-19.
LACDMH is also a part of PsychHub’s COVID-19 Mental Health Resource Hub, which is dedicated to providing free resources to help people address their mental health needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Resources for Coping with Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information and Resources, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- Coronavirus Update: Mental Health Tips, Public Health News and Resources, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- Managing Anxiety & Stress, Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event, Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- Taking Care of Your Emotional Health, Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- Mental Health and Psychosocial Considerations During COVID-19 Outbreak, World Health Organization
- 7 science-based strategies to cope with coronavirus anxiety, The Conversation
- Reducing Stigma During COVID-19, Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Resources for Community and Peer Support
- Peer Support Network, Project Return (PRPSN)
- California Peer-Run Warm Line, Mental Health Association of San Francisco
- Self-Help Support Groups, Share!
- Community Connections in Times of Physical Separation, Each Mind Matters
- Teens Helping Teens, Teen Line Online
- Support Services, Project Return Peer Support Network
Resources for Families, Parents and Children
- How to Talk to Kids About Coronavirus, The New York Times
- Helping Children Code with Emergencies, Center for Disease Control and Protection
- 10 tips for talking to your kids about COVID-19 with your kids, PBS SoCal
- Caring for Children in a Disaster, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Coping After a Disaster, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus, NPR
- How to Talk to Your Anxious Child or Teen About Coronavirus, Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Resources for Healthcare Providers
- Psychological Effects of Quarantine During COVID-19 – What Healthcare Providers Need to Know, The Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
- For Providers and Community Leaders: Helping People Manage Stress Associated with the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Sustaining the Well-Being of Healthcare Personnel during Coronavirus and other Infectious Disease Outbreaks, Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
Resources for Physical Distancing
- How to Fight the Social Isolation of Coronavirus, AARP
- Community Connections in Times of Physical Separation, Each Mind Matters
- Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- Working Remotely During COVID-19: Your Mental Health and Well-Being, American Psychiatric Association Foundation
- Strategies for Coping with Isolation and Loneliness During the Coronavirus Pandemic, Northwestern University
Resources for General Mental Health Management
- Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event, Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- Taking Care of Your Emotional Health, Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- PsychHub, Well Being Trust
- Disaster Distress Helpline, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
For general COVID-19 information, recommendations & updates:
- Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s Coronavirus website
- Los Angeles County’s COVID-19 website
- Los Angeles County’s Roadmap to Recovery website
- California Department of Public Health COVID-19 updates
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Coronavirus updates
- World Health Organization (WHO) Coronavirus website
- LA County residents can also call 2-1-1
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