Resources for Faculty and Staff
TeleMental Health Resources
- OHIO EAP (also lists TeleHealth PDF): https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits/employee-assistance-program
- TeleHealth Resources: https://www.ohio.edu/student-affairs/counseling/telehealth-resources
Coping with COVID-19
- Managing Stress During Distance Learning – How Faculty Can Support Their Students https://www.gotostage.com/channel/webinarsforcampusprofessionals
- Free guide: Living with worry and anxiety amidst global uncertainty – Also translated in many other languages. https://www.psychologytools.com/articles/free-guide-to-living-with-worry-and-anxiety-amidst-global-uncertainty/
- The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has guidance on managing mental health and coping during COVID-19 for children and caregivers.
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America Psychologist Jelena Kecmanovic provides some science-based strategies and tips for coping with COVID-19 anxiety.
- Worry and Anxiety (for Parents and Children): https://theyarethefuture.co.uk/worry-anxiety-coronavirus/
- The Child Mind Institute has published a resource on how to talk to young people about COVID-19.
- The CDC offers many helpful links as our nation navigates this virus: Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event
Other Helpful Resources
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has information on travel, media resources, and other research on COVID-19.
- Tips and resources related to mental health and social distancing/isolation from SAMHSA. https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/tips-social-distancing-quarantine-isolation-031620.pdf
- Active Minds Webinars/Resources (resource listed for schools, parents, communities): https://www.activeminds.org/about-mental-health/be-there/coronavirus/
- Practicing Social Distancing Self-Care Tips: https://www.ohio.edu/student-affairs/counseling/practicing-social-distancing
Reading/Reflection
- COVID through the Lens of Grief: https://hbr.org/2020/03/that-discomfort-youre-feeling-is-grief?ab=hero-subleft-1
- Why You Should Ignore All That: https://www.chronicle.com/article/Why-You-Should-Ignore-All-That/248366
WellWorks Resources
- WellWorks Virtual Fitness: https://www.ohio.edu/wellworks/virtual-group-fitness
- WellWorks Happy Half Hour: https://zoom.us/j/722957234
- WellWorks Mindfulness: https://zoom.us/j/824151127.