Mental Health Resources
Promoting mental health awareness and taking care of ourselves during this time is more important than ever as many are also caring for others. Being mindful and aware of our own levels of stress is one way to begin promoting positive well-being. Resources are available to support you and provide social and emotional learning supports. Tips to support both families and educators will be continually updated.
Five Star Life
Five Star Life is releasing our Social and Emotional Learning video curriculum to students, parents, and educators to access online for FREE. During this time of uncertainty, students and parents need hope and support. Our video lessons will help students overcome fear and anxiety, as well as, help them adjust to a new routine of completing school work at home.
FDLRS
The Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System (FDLRS) has free webinars on:
Chatterhigh
The ChatterHigh Mental Health Modules provide 5 free hours of instruction to students in Grades 6 - 12. The curriculum is designed to meet FL Rule 6A-1.094121 Mental and Emotional Health Education. Modules are customized according to region within the State.
Centers for Disease Control
This site provides practical tips and guidelines for managing stress and anxiety encountered as a result of COVID-19.
Additional Resources
National Association of School Psychologists: School Safety and Crisis-
Countering Coronavirus Stigma and Racism, Tips for Teachers & Other Educators
Responding to COVID-19: Brief Action Steps for School Crisis Response Teams
Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus) A Parent Resource
Preparing for Infectious Disease Epidemics: Brief Tips for School Mental Health Professionals
Preparing for a Pandemic Illness: Guidelines for School Administrators and Crisis Teams
This site will support your mental health by providing free resources that have been selected to support mental and emotional wellness during COVID-19.
Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)
The Center on Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports
Responding to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak through PBIS
Mental Health America
American School Counselor Association
Planning for Virtual/Distance School Counseling During an Emergency Shutdown
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Save the Children
Your Therapy Source
Crisis Text Line
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Tips For Social Distancing, Quarantine, And Isolation During An Infectious Disease Outbreak
The US Department of Health & Human Services
Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine (Julie B. Kaplow, Ph.D., ABPP, Associate Professor of Psychology)
Caring amidst COVID-19: How do we support our children during a pandemic?
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
24/7 Mental Health Support Line for COVID-19
Call Toll Free: 833-251-2544
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