Mental Health / Behavioral / Social / Emotional Resources

​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.

Mental Health / Behavioral / Social / Emotional Resources

5 Tips for Supporting Students Socially and Emotionally During Distance Learning Understood

Coping Resources (Mental Health, Community, etc.) Link to additional PEDA website page

Coping with stress during the 2019 nCoV Outbreak. WHO

Coronavirus and Emerging Infectious Disease Outbreak Response Fact sheets information and recommendations for healthcare personnel, families, leaders, and businesses to address the psychological and behavioral health impacts from the Center of Study for Traumatic Stress

Coronavirus Anxiety—Helpful Expert Tips and Resources Anxiety and Depression Association of America

COVID-19 Related Mental Health and Recovery Resources Guide from Tempest on companies and organizations that offer online support for individuals, including those with eating disorders and alcohol or substance use concerns.

COVID-19 Resources: For Families, Families and Youth. National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health

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

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

How to Manage Emotions Making Social Emotional Teaching Stick

How to Stay Safe, Well and Connected. HCARDD

How to Talk to Your Anxious Child or Teen About Coronavirus Anxiety and Depression Association of America

Managing Stress and Anxiety related to COVID-19 CDC

Mental Health And COVID-19 – Information And Resources Mental Health America

Mental Health Considerations during COVID-19 Outbreak World Health Organization

Mindful about Meltdowns: A COVID-19 Resource for Parents ASERT

NAMI Help Line. COVID-19 Information and Resources

Resources for the OCD and Related Disorders Community during the COVID-19 Outbreak OCD Foundation

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

SAMHSA. Coping with Stress During an Infectious Disease Outbreak

Zones of Regulation. Printable resources.