Mental Health/Self-Care During COVID-19

We know that social distancing and staying in quarantine isn't easy. Adapting to our new normal will take time, so please be patient with yourself during this adjustment. Below are some resources that may help. Please remember that your health and safety take priority over anything else. Don't see a resource here that you need? Send us an email and we will get back to you within 24 hours.

Surviving COVID-19: A #RealCollege Guide for Students

Managing Mental Health During COVID-19

Mental Health and Coping during COVID-19 – Center for Disease Control (CDC)

Mental Health Consideration during COVID-19 – World Health Organization (WHO)

Coping with Coronavirus Anxiety – Harvard Health

Coronavirus Anxiety: How to Prepare, Not Panic – Psycomm

Speaking of Psychology: Coronavirus Anxiety – Podcast on COVID-19 anxiety

What We Currently Know About COVID-19/ Coping During the Pandemic

Stay Calm, Stay Active, Stay Connected with Resources From Love Is Louder

Self-Care Practices

Free Yoga Videos:

Alo Yoga

Corepower Yoga

Free Virtual Fitness, Wellness, Music, and Meditation Workshops

Free Counseling, Therapy, and/or Emotional Support

ComPsych: 24-hour hot-line with 3 free counseling sessions: 800-272-7255

24/7 Online Chat with Trained Volunteers Ready to Listen

One month of free Virtual Mental Health Check-ins, support groups, and coping Webinars courtesy of Real to the People

Talk Life Counseling

Helpful Therapy and Mood-Tracking Apps

MoodTools (free): Specifically designed for individuals with depression, MoodTools helps users track their moods and behaviors and analyze their thoughts using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles.

SuperBetter (free): Do you like video games? Are you not a fan of traditional therapy? If so, SuperBetter may be for you, as this app allows you to create your own “character” and “adventure” while teaching you coping strategies and skills.

Mindstrong Health (free): Unlike many other web-based apps and programs, Mindstrong Health is designed for people living with serious mental illnesses.

Woebot (free):Built by psychologists, storytellers, data scientists and engineers, Woebot is an AI program designed to help individuals achieve mental health.

3-month free subscription to Aura, an app that provides mindfulness meditations, life coaching, inspiring stories, and music, all created by experts in their fields. Enter code FINDPEACE2020 at checkout (no credit card required).