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COVID-19: Resources for Managing Stress

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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Resources for Managing Stress

For Everyone

For Health Care Workers and Responders

For Employers and Community Leaders

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can take an emotional as well as a physical toll. There are strategies that can help with the stress, grief, and anxiety that many people are feeling. This section links to information and resources to support self-care, the work of providers, and community efforts.

For Everyone

Helping yourself

Mobile App: COVID Coach
This free mobile app is designed to help you build resilience, manage stress, and increase your well-being during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic with tools to help you stay connected, work from home, navigate parenting or caregiving, and stay healthy while sheltering in place.

Managing Stress Associated with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak | en Español
Practical steps you can take to deal with stress reactions.
Helpful Thinking During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak | en Español
Outlines common unhelpful thoughts and feelings related to disease outbreaks and more helpful thoughts that could lead to feeling better.
Strategies for Families to Adapt to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic | en Español
Learn strategies you can use to help your family adapt, cope, and build resilience during the pandemic.
Effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic on PTSD | en Español
Practical steps you can take to deal with stress reactions.
Grief: Different Reactions and Timelines After a Loss
Learn about common grief reactions and stages of loss as well as prolonged or complicated grief.
Grief: Taking Care of Yourself After a Loss
Learn strategies to increase self-care while grieving a loss.
Intimate Partner Violence
At a time when tension is high, the risks of intimate partner violence can increase. Learn about domestic violence and resources for assistance.

Helping others

Tips for Providing Support to Others During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak | en Español
Tips on how to show care and empathy for someone during a difficult time.
Grief: Helping Someone Else After a Loss
Learn strategies to support someone grieving a loss.

Related resources

Self-Help and Coping Strategies
Find out what to expect after a trauma and about self-help tools that can help you manage stress reactions.
How Can I Help Someone with PTSD?
Learn about how you can help family and friends, including information on effective treatments for PTSD.
Mobile Apps for Self-Care
We offer a number of free, self-help apps that can help manage stress and support self-care, like Mindfulness Coach, Mood Coach, StayQuit Coach and more.