Learn About Signs, Symptoms & Coping
CDC’s Page on Managing Anxiety & Stress:
- Information on identifying and coping with stress during this time
- Tips for parents, first responders, and those coming out of quarantine.
- Some ideas for supporting yourself:
- Take a break from watching/reading/hearing about the news (including social media)
- Take care of your body (get regular sleep, eat healthy meals, get exercise, get fresh air, etc.)
- Make time to unwind
- Connect with others
See the full story: Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19 | CDC
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)’s Flyer on Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health:
- Tips for social distancing, quarantine and isolation, including what to expect and ways to support yourself
- Resources and ways to locate help
- Addresses the possible effects after this time
See the full story: Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak
WHO Mental Health Considerations During Covid-19 Outbreak
- Information specific to certain groups:
- General public
- Healthcare workers
- Caretakers of children
- Caretakers of older adults
- Those in isolation
Mental Health Considerations during COVID-19 Outbreak
Ideas to Support Wellbeing
Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers – Free and Confidential Online Discussion Group
- Weekly support/discussion groups for lawyers, law students & judges
- Held Mondays at 11:00 am via Zoom
- Facilitated by a clinical psychologist
Learn more and sign up here: LCL MA Open Connection
Mindfulness in Law Society
- Free Webinars Including:
- Keeping our Balance during COVID-19 (what wellbeing means for lawyers & why it’s important)
- Mindful Mondays (30 minute “virtual sit” & guided meditation)
Learn more and register here: Mindful Mondays
NASW Self-Care During COVID-19
- Tips for social workers (but really, everyone)
- Links to ideas for FREE activities and enjoyable moments
See more here: Self-Care During the Coronavirus Pandemic
