COVID-19 Coping Resources
Coping With...Conflicting Information
information from reputable sites
Coping With...Speaking With & Helping Others
resources to help support others
COVID-19 Psychological First Aid Tool
Preventing and Managing Stress
Talking With Children About COVID-19 I
Talking With Children About COVID-19 II
Supporting Families During COVID-19
How To Help Seniors Feel Less Isolated During the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19: Caregiving for the Elderly
Caring For Those With Living With Dementia, Stroke, and Neurodegenerative Disease
Coping With...Practical Issues
resources to help manage the practical concerns of COVID adjustments
Parenting Right Now Is Really Hard
Working From Home I / Working From Home II
How To Work From Home With Your Kids During Coronavirus
How To Talk To Your Boss About COVID-19 Work-Life Balance
Unemployment During Coronavirus: The Psychology of Job Loss
Income Loss, Financial Stress, and COVID-19
How To Deal With Your Finances During COVID-19
COVID-19 Managing Financial Health in Challenging Times (Canada)
Job Loss and COVID-19 (Ontario, Canada)
Coping With...Stress & Mental Health Concerns
resources to help manage stress and mental health
Crisis and Help Lines
Crisis Lines (Canada) / Distress and Crisis Lines (Ontario) / Crisis Hotlines (USA) / Common Hotline Numbers (USA) / Mental Health Helplines (UK) / Find a Helpline (UK)
Mental Health/Resource Websites
Canadian Mental Health Association / National Institute For Mental Health (USA) / NHS (UK) / Mind.org
Mental Health Apps
These are meant to supplement support and may not be appropriate for your needs.
Healthy Minds / Mind Shift / Sanvello / Calm Harm / TalkLife / Headspace / Stop, Breathe, and Think / SAM / Rootd / Rise Up + Recover / Trauma Recovery
Mental Health Supports/Programs/Education
Online Portal (FREE, Canada): Wellness Together Canada
Services ranging from immediate crisis support to screening and self-assessment, to peer-to-peer support and education resources and online modules, and from virtual Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy telephone counselling.
Online Program (FREE): Managing Stress and Anxiety From COVID-19
Online Program (FREE): My Anxiety Plan (MAP) for Adults
Online Course (FREE): Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19
Online Program (FREE, Ontario): BounceBack
Online Program (FREE): Mindfulness
Online Therapy: Talkspace / BetterHelp (Canada) / Hasu (Canada)
Teletherapy for Addiction and Mental Health (US): The Recovery Village / Rehab Spot
WRAP Workbook: Wellness Recovery Action Plan for managing and monitoring recovery
Stress Management Overview: stress; the stress response; stress management approach
Stress Management Resources: relaxation techniques; cognitive approach; sleep hygiene and other practical strategies; coping ideas and tools
Behavioral Activation to Prevent Depression During COVID-19
Managing Mood With Activity Scheduling
Coping With...Anxiety
resources to help manage anxiety and COVID-specific anxiety
Coping With...Existential Distress, Sadness, & Lack of Meaning/Purpose
resources to help cope with emotions and existential concerns
Why Are We So Afraid of The Covid-19 Virus?
Resilience and Stress Inoculation During COVID-19
Finding Connection and Resilience During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The Nature of Compassion, Fear, Safe Relating, and World Change
Brené Brown "Unlocking Us" Podcast Episodes: FFTs / Comparative Suffering, The 50/50 Myth and Settling the Ball
Coping With...Isolation & Loneliness
resources to help cope with social isolation and loneliness
How to Cope with Loneliness During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The Extrovert's Guide to Social Distancing
How To Thrive Like an Introvert During COVID-19
250+ Creatives Ways to Keep Your Family Sane During COVID-19
Virtual Connection Options: Houseparty / Zoom / Skype / Facebook Watch Party / Netflix Party / Online Board and Card Games
Coping With...Boredom
resources to help fill the time
My Movie and Series Recommendations
40 Things To Do At Home When You're Self-Isolating
25 Things to Do During Isolation
Courses/Documentaries: Coursera / OpenLearn / edX / CuriosityStream / The Great Courses Plus
Reading Options (Some Free Offers): Audible / Scribd / Kindle / Google Play
Virtual Culture Options / Virtual Museum Tours / Virtual Reality Videos / Virtual Rides