Resources

Coping with Stress and Anxiety

Call the NAMI Helpline 800-950-6264
In a crisis? Text NAMI To 741741

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor.

New Hope, Inc. 24/7 Confidential Support/Hotline: 800-323-4673 (HOPE)

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Disaster Distress Hotline: 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746. People with deafness or hearing loss can use their preferred relay service to call 1-800-985-5990.

MA DMH Emergency Services Programs (ESP)
Maintaining Emotional Health & Well-Being During the COVID-19 Outbreak (MA Dept. of Mental Health) - Resources and tips to help boost emotional health and well-being during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Coronavirus Creating Stress? Why You May Need Mental Distancing As Much As Social Distancing And 8 Ways To Get It (Forbes) - Concrete strategies to help practice mental and emotional distancing.
Taking Care of Your Emotional Health (CDC) - Practical tips for coping during an emergency.
Updates On The Coronavirus (NAMI) - Strategies for people managing mental illness.
Coping with Coronavirus Stress (Psychology Today) - Four mental health strategies to help you during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Manage Anxiety & Stress (CDC) - Reducing stress for you and your loved ones.

Parents and Caregivers

Helping Children Cope with Emergencies (CDC) - Includes common reactions by age group.
How You and Your Kids Can De-Stress During Coronavirus (PBS) - Includes links to deep breathing and other calming techniques.
Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (NCTSN) - This resource will help parents and caregivers think about how an infectious disease outbreak might affect their family— both physically and emotionally—and what they can do to help their family cope.

Financial Stress
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How to Cope with Financial Stress and Anxiety During the Coronavirus Pandemic (CNBC) - Five ways to manage financial stress and anxiety.
Coping with Financial Anxiety During COVID-19 - Speaking of Psychology podcast.
Dealing with Coronavirus-Related Financial Anxiety - Talkspace