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03/16/2023

Food for thought!

08/11/2022

We're celebrating 988- Nationwide Mental Health crisis call or text line.

03/01/2022

If you're feeling emotional distress related to the ongoing crisis in , you're not alone: Callers to the Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 can connect with counselors for support in 100+ languages via 3rd party interpretation, including in https://bit.ly/36PcgQ6

02/15/2022

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12/02/2021

04/10/2021

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10/08/2020

National Hotline Number: 800.799.SAFE (7233)

Website: The Hotline.org

07/07/2020

Don't suffer in silence. Confidential services are available. Cal 912-342-2788 for an appointment.

05/03/2020

Thanks Dr. Ajita Robinson for sharing.

https://www.businessinsider.sg/mental-health-warning-signs-children-quarantine-2020-4 #

Insider spoke with mental health experts, counselors, therapists, and doctors to identify mental health warning signs in children.

04/25/2020

The ABC's of COVID-19 9am Saturday on CNN
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/21/us/kids-coronavirus-sesame-townhall/index.html

CNN is teaming up with Sesame Street for a special town hall Saturday morning at 9 a.m. ET about coronavirus, focused on kids and parents. The ABC's of Covid 19: A CNN / Sesame Street Town Hall for Kids and Parents will tackle issues including education, anxiety, screen time, and play dates, and wil...

03/31/2020

HELPFUL MENTAL RESOURCES that you can use during this challenging time

Apps (most have a free version)
Calm
Take a Break
Stop, Breathe, & Think
Mood tools
Meditopia

Hotlines:
GA Crisis Line 800-715-4225
National Su***de Prevention Hotline 800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line text CONNECT to 741741

03/31/2020

Coronavirus Anxiety: Coping with Stress, Fear, and Uncertainty

Fears about COVID-19 can take an emotional toll, especially if you’re already living with an anxiety disorder. But you’re not powerless. These tips can help you get through this stressful time.

Understanding your anxiety
It’s a frightening time. We’re in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, with cities and even entire countries shutting down. Some of us are in areas that have already been affected by coronavirus. Others are bracing for what may come. And all of us are watching the headlines and wondering, “What is going to happen next?”

For many people, the uncertainty surrounding coronavirus is the hardest thing to handle. We don’t know how exactly we’ll be impacted or how bad things might get. And that makes it all too easy to catastrophize and spiral out into overwhelming dread and panic. But there are many things you can do—even in the face of this unique crisis—to manage your anxiety and fears.

Stay informed—but don’t obsessively check the news
It’s vital to stay informed, particularly about what’s happening in your community, so you can follow advised safety precautions and do your part to slow the spread of coronavirus. But there’s a lot of misinformation going around, as well as sensationalistic coverage that only feeds into fear. It’s important to be discerning about what you read and watch.
• Stick to trustworthy sources such as the CDC, the World Health Organization, and your local public health authorities.
• Limit how often you check for updates. Constant monitoring of news and social media feeds can quickly turn compulsive and counterproductive—fueling anxiety rather than easing it. The limit is different for everyone, so pay attention to how you’re feeling and adjust accordingly.
• Step away from media if you start feeling overwhelmed. If anxiety is an ongoing issue, consider limiting your media consumption to a specific time frame and time of day (e.g. thirty minutes each evening at 6 pm).
• Ask someone reliable to share important updates. If you’d feel better avoiding media entirely, ask someone you trust to pass along any major updates you need to know about.
• Be careful what you share. Do your best to verify information before passing it on. Snopes’ Coronavirus Collection is one place to start. We all need to do our part to avoid spreading rumors and creating unnecessary panic.

Information found at helpguide.org
Authors: Melinda Smith, M.A., and Lawrence Robinson. Last updated: March 2020

01/28/2020

In your own way and in your own time...

12/15/2019

The holiday season for most people is a fun time of the year filled with parties, celebrations, and social gatherings with family and friends. For many people, it is a time filled with sadness, self-reflection, loneliness, and anxiety.(webmd.com)