National Academy of Medicine: Resources to Support the Health and Well-Being of Clinicians During COVID-19
In the face of the unprecedented challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying global public health emergency, the National Academy of Medicine offers these resources on how to support the health and well-being of clinicians during the COVID-19 response. Read more
The UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness has prepared a number of practices that are now available on SoundCloud, and can be done at home or at work.
American Phycological Association
APA has consolidated all of it’s ongoing COVID-19 coverage here, continuously updated, with a specific topics for health care workers.
Heart Armor
A service that provides contact information of volunteer mental health practitioners to healthcare workers whose mental health has been impacted by the crisis
Headspace
Headspace is no longer free to US healthcare professionals but remains a wonderful resource for meditation and mental relaxation.
Domestic Violence
Advocates are available 24/7 to talk confidentially with anyone in the US who is experiencing domestic violence, seeking information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.
Suicide Lifeline
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
UCLA Meditations
A free introduction to mindfulness meditation that you can practice on your own, and includes a weekly podcast. Stream, download, or get the MARC App
Massachusetts General Hospital Self Care
Helpful links for fitness, entertainment, meditation, and professional support, and a “Caring for Yourself and Others During the COVID-19 Pandemic” webinar.
CDC Resource
The CDC’s comprehensive resource for you, your family, your patients, and your community, including info for children, and high risk providers and responders.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Information for first responders to maintain their own physical, emotional, and social well-being. Includes checklists and customizable reminders.
American Medical Association Wellness
4/3/2020
Physicians are particularly vulnerable to negative mental health effects as they strive to balance caring for patients their own well-being.
NHS Self Help
A wide range of mental health guides available as pdf’s, audio, and video files, with topics including Stress, Anger, Eating Disorders, Alcohol and You, and Anxiety.
Staying Sane
3/27/2020
Strategies for coping and wellness from Beth Darnall, PhD, a Stanford pain scientist and evidence-based psychologist.
Boston University Lecture
Mental Health in a Time of Crisis
3/26/2020
A lecture webinar from BU including speakers from Harvard and Yale Schools of Public Health.
Apps for Mental Wellbeing
- Headspace
- Calm
- Insight Timer
- Happify
- Daily Yoga
- Sanvello
- GPS for the Soul
- Breathe2Relax