COVID RESOURCES

Online Resources for Families Coping with Anxiety During Covid

Below are some useful articles and resources for parents and teenagers and young adults to cope with the added anxiety of living during this pandemic.

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/coronavirus-anxiety.htm

https://www.mcleanhospital.org/news/webinar-reducing-family-anxiety-and-worry-about-coronavirus

https://www.jedfoundation.org/covid-19-resource-guide-for-students-teens-young-adults/

https://atriumhealth.org/dailydose/2020/05/04/talking-to-children-and-teens-with-anxiety-about-coronavirus

https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/how-talk-your-anxious-child-or-teen-about

https://www.adolescenthealth.org/COVID-19/COVID-19-Resources-for-Parents-and-Teens.aspx

https://www.recoveryohio.org/

CRISIS TEXTLINE FOR TEENS/YOUNG ADULTS

https://www.crisistextline.org/topics/get-help-coronavirus/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwtZH7BRDzARIsAGjbK2b5fVLJOtLYIrcBm5f6kpU7P4OIp9io17DGVFHnSPa3YXNmNxAh9ZYaAnR-EALw_wcB#dealing-with-coronavirus-1

Covid Links

Tips for Helping your Teen or Young Adult during Covid-19

--Encourage your teen/young adult to keep in regular contact with his mental health providers via telephone or online appointments.

--Make sure prescriptions are filled and up to date.

--Minimize access to "news" for it can be very stressful. Consider a "news fast".

--Keep routines going: get dressed everyday, exercise.

--Engage in family activities: eat at least one meal a day together; play board games or puzzles watch movies and tv as a family; go on walks with each other.