Mental Health Support during COVID19

It is okay to feel overwhelmed and uncertain right now, and I encourage you to activite the various strengths you have (Family, Positive Friends, Mentors, Healthy Activities, Generosity, Spirituality, Medical access and Mental health support). If you need support, please reach out :). We will get through this together, and remember gratitude and generosity are the best ways for us to be interacting, as well as strong interventions for fear and anxiety.

To find additional tips, check out the following resources:

• CDC: Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19

• CDC: Taking Care of Your Emotional Health

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Disaster Distress Hotline: 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746. People with deafness or hearing loss can use their preferred relay service to call 1-800-985-5990.

• Colorado Crisis Services: 844-983-8255 or text “TALK” to 38255

• National Suicide Prevention Line: 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or text the Crisis Text Line (text “HELLO” to 741741)

The entire Chatfield counseling team can be reached via email and phone! Please contact us, as we are here to support you (my # is 303-982-3921).

Site created for students by the NHS of Jeffco Virtual Academy (thanks to Riley Hand for sharing!)

https://sites.google.com/a/jeffcoschools.us/tips-and-tricks-to-survive-online-learning/

CLICK HERE for the DISTRICT site related to COVID

CONNECT to the CHATFIELD Remote Learning Plan

How to take care of YOUR mental health in the face of uncertainty:

Summary:

1. Separate what is in your control from what is not.

2. Do what helps you feel a sense of safety

3. Get outside in nature–even if you are avoiding crowds.

4. Challenge yourself to stay in the present.

5. Stay connected and reach out if you need more support.

AND--how to talk to kids (good tips for everyone, really)

SUMMARY:

• Remain calm and reassuring

• Make yourself available.

• Avoid excessive blaming.

• Monitor television viewing and social media exposure

• Maintain a normal routine to the extent possible

• Be honest and accurate. Keep explanations agree appropriate.

• Know the symptoms of COVID-19

• Review and model basic hygiene and healthy lifestyle practices for protection.

• Discuss new rules or practices at school

FOR additional information as I have it to share, please follow:

https://www.facebook.com/COCourageousParenting

And at this page: tinyurl.com/CSHSELSCOVID