Self Care – Resources

As of 11/23/20

• Harvard guide: Managing Fear and Anxiety around COVID-19
• FACE COVID-  set of practical steps for responding effectively to the Corona crisis, using the principles of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
  • PDF:https://www.actmindfully.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/FACE-COVID-eBook-by-Russ-Harris-March-2020.pdf 
  • Video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BmvNCdpHUYM   
• The COVID Anxiety Workbook: https://thewellnesssociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Coronavirus-Anxiety-Workbook.pdf 
• COVID-19 Anxiety Workshop: Self-guided workbook from the University of Arkansas
  • https://health.uark.edu/coronavirus/caps-covid-19-resources-anxiety-workbook.pdf 
• Find a licensed mental health professional: 
  • Psychology Today:  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us  
  • American Psychological Association:  https://locator.apa.org/?_ga=2.185110497.978277202.1586450951-247553300.1568905135  
• The Free Mindfulness Project
• COVID-19 resources: http://www.freemindfulness.org/covid19
• Mindfulness audio: http://www.freemindfulness.org/download
• Booze Free in DC: Website with resources on activities in the DMV area that don’t involve alcohol, including resources specific to the Covid-19 pandemic 

National Suicide Prevention Hotline

24/7 free, confidential support and crisis resources

• Call: 1-800-273-8255

Disaster Distress Helpline

24/7 crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.

• Call: 1-800-985-5990
• Text: TALKWITHUS to 66746