Mental Health
Below are online resources. If you need immediate help or guidance, please contact:
Albany County Mental Health Support at (518) 269-6634. 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. daily
or for additional support call the United Way's 2-1-1 line or visit 211.org.
Recorded version of the live Q&A on mental health during COVID-19, with Aiysha Malik, Mental Health expert at WHO, speaking with Sari Setiogi, Head of WHO's Social Media and Media Monitoring.
On Coping, and How to Cope
On Coping, and How to Cope
From Albany County Cares:
Relationships and Metal Health:
Relationships and Metal Health:
Tips from Samaritan Counseling
Tips from Samaritan Counseling
Resources for Managing Stress
Resources for Managing Stress
From the National Center for PTSD
"The COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak has the potential to increase stress and anxiety, both because of the fear of catching the virus and because of uncertainty about how the outbreak will affect us socially and economically. There are steps you can take to manage stress and improve your wellbeing.
Practical steps you can take to deal with stress reactions.
5 key principles for health care providers, community leaders,
and others concerned with the psychological welfare of the public.
and others concerned with the psychological welfare of the public.
Support and self-care strategies for
people who work in health care.
people who work in health care.
Tips for talking with patients about COVID-19 and treatment considerations,
including a stress management framework.
including a stress management framework.
Coronavirus-Anxiety-Workbook (2).pdf