COVID-19 Resources
Below are resources from the Nebraska School Counseling Association.
SUPPORTING STUDENTS DURING A PANDEMIC:
Tips for Parents During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Check out NSCA's newly released document that provides 9 tips for parents to support their children during the pandemic.
NPR Comic on Exploring Coronavirus: This link provides a short comic just for kids helping them to understand the Coronavirus.
Helping Children Cope with Stress During the 2019-nCoV Breakout: This is a one page document from the World Health Organization full of great tips for parents (and counselors).
Coping with Stress During an Infectious Disease Outbreak: This document was produced by SAMHSA during the Ebola outbreak but is applicable to the current pandemic as well.
Explaining Coronavirus to Kids: This short YouTube video produced by the CDC could be used by parents or counselors to help younger students understand the virus.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Supporting your Mental Health While Navigating Change
Common Sense Media: Resources for Families During the Coronavirus Pandemic
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255