Anxiety / Mental Health

​I​In addition to the wealth of resources found on Parent Education webpages, including resource packets, videos, articles, etc., below are a collection of online tools and home based ideas for families while schools are closed. If you have an idea to add to this page, please email ssdpeda@ssdmo.org

For Special School District of St. Louis County specific resources and updates related to COVID-19, please visit the SSD public website or visit Return to School Guidance

Please note that the compilation of resources below are based on suggestions from various organizations and do not constitute an endorsement from SSD. Please make sure to check any site or resource before sharing with your student.

Anxiety / Mental Health

Care for Your Coronavirus Anxiety Shine

Coronavirus Anxiety Daily Update YouTube series

COVID-19/At-Home Mental Health Resource List Shared Community Google Document

Deescalation Tips in Light of Coronavirus Anxiety Crisis Prevention Institute

Education Resources, including Mental Health, for Kids, Families during Coronavirus Pandemic Adverse Childhood Experiences Connection

Emergencies and National Disasters - Helping Children and Families Cope The National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations

First Aid for Feelings: A Workbook to Help Kids Cope During the Coronavirus Pandemic Yale Child Study Center and Scholastic Collaborative for Child & Family Resilience

Free Resources That May Be Useful For Kids Teens and Families During COVID-19 TeenMentalHealth.org

Help Your Family De-Stress During Coronavirus Uncertainty Common Sense Media

Helping Homebound Children during the COVID-19 Outbreak Center for Study of Traumatic Stress

Managing Anxiety and Stress - Coronavirus. CDC

Managing Your Own Anger: A Guide for Parents Crisis Prevention Institute

My Emotional Safety Plan. Jennifer Miller Consulting.

Online Support Communities

• 7 Cups: Free online text chat with a trained listener for emotional support and counseling. Also offers fee- for-service online therapy with a licensed mental health professional. Service/website also offered in Spanish.

• Emotions Anonymous: An international fellowship of people who desire to have a better sense of emotional well-being. EA members have in person and online weekly meetings available in more than 30 countries with 600 active groups worldwide. The EA is nonprofessional and cannot be a complement to therapy.

• St. Louis ARC Community Connections: Meetup Groups

• Support Group Central: Offers virtual support groups on numerous mental health conditions - free or low-cost. Website also offered in Spanish

The Power of Listening: A Guide for Parents Crisis Prevention Institute

Resources For The Three Rs: Relationships, Routines and Resilience Turnaround for Children

Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times. AFFIRM.

Top Ten Deescalation Tips Crisis Prevention Institute

Ways to Cope in Difficult Conditions (PDF). SSD.

Zones of Regulation. Printable Resources.