Mental Health Resources
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Helping Children Cope with Changes Resulting from COVID-19 FACE COVID: How to Respond Effectively to the Corona Crisis (Video) FACE COVID: How to Respond Effective tot he Corona Crisis (PDF) How to Talk with Children and Youth about Coronavirus
Understanding Coronavirus and How Germs Spread Help Kids Manage Anxiety Around the Coronavirus (Expert Videos) Coronavirus: How to Talk to Your Kids About the Disease The Way You Talk to Kids About Coronavirus Makes a Difference. Here's How. How to Talk to Kids and Teens About Coronavirus Anxiety Discussion Guide Adapted for COVID19 Responding to Change and Loss: A Toolkit from the NAGC Teens and Social Distancing Infographic Mindset Shift During a Pandemic Infographic Naming Loss and Gratitude with Young People in these Uncertain Days That Discomfort You're Feeling is Grief Managing Anxiety and Stress from the CDC Helping Children Cope During and After a Disaster from the CDC How to #BeTheDifference for Someone with Mental Health Concerns During COVID-19 How to Ease Children's Anxiety About COVID-19- Practical Steps GoZen: Anxiety Relief for Children Grandparenting in the Time of COVID-19 Helping Children Cope with Changes Resulting from COVID-19 Supporting Teenagers and Young Adults During the Coronavirus Caring For Your Mental Health
Care for Your Coronavirus Anxiety Strategies for Combating Fear and Stress During Coronavirus Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty How to Deal with Coronavirus if you have OCD or Anxiety NAMI Guide/Resource for COVID-19 NAMI Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" to 741741" Tips for Staying Connected and Safeguarding Your Addiction Recovery Recovery Support Apps Advice for those struggling with an eating disorder during COVID-19 Coronavirus Has Upended Our World. It's OK to Grieve. FACE COVID: How to Respond Effectively to the Corona Crisis (Video) FACE COVID: How to Respond Effective tot he Corona Crisis (PDF) Mental Health Training
Free webinars from NAMI: Including QPR training, and Coping With Depression During COVID-19 Resources for Discussion and Activities
For parents and ministry leaders to use with children and youth Mindfulness Exercises for Children Discussion Guides Related to COVID-19 from the NE MN Synod: Anxiety Discussion Guide Adapted for COVID19 Loss and Gratitude Discussion Guide Self Care Tool Kit Discussion Guide Anger Discussion Guide Candle Time Online from the ELCA Youth Core Leadership Team Candle Time #1 Candle Time #2 Candle Time #3 
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Mental Health Moment
These “Mental Health Moments” come from Joy Hensel and the NE MN Synod Mental Health Initiative Team to encourage and support you as you address the mental health needs of youth, families and all ages during COVID-19. Click here for archived Mental Health Moments March 31, 2020 This week's words come from a conversation between Joy Hensel and Biz Sorenson, a school based therapist... Joy: What are you seeing and hearing from adolescents about Covid-19? Biz: Overall, the students that have a home, food, parents/guardians available to support them are reporting doing well, if not better than normal due to the removed stressors that come with school. If anything, the primary mood coming across is “annoyed” and they’re lacking structure and purposeful activity and feeling “stir crazy.” The students who rely on school as their primary support system are starting to report real anxiety, sadness, and anger about not getting to be at school, not being able to work, and missing those pieces that provide structure, support, and safety to their lives. Joy: There seem to be so many resources “out there” to help during these new days. What do parents need to hear right now? Biz: There are a ton of resources online. My main response has been normalizing the anxiety and feeling overwhelmed, reminding parents they are NOT expected to be amazing teachers, employees, spouses and parents….I’m teaching the mantra “good enough is good enough.” I also am encouraging parents and adolescents to lower their own expectations of perfection and do what they can in the moment. One thing at a time. I focus a lot with both parents and students on what they have control over as opposed to the many things they don’t have control over. I also focus on the skill of radical acceptance. Joy: When our lives and the world feel out of control, one thing at a time, one day at a time, one hour at a time, can be a good and powerful reminder. Biz: Yes. Radically accepting the reality and feelings that come with it while mindfully engaging with what is in their control is one helpful strategy. I also focus on reminding clients and families that this struggle is temporary. Seasonal. This is a season not a permanent state of being. I also am seeing the importance of allowing people to have grace for themselves and others. Joy: What about those adolescents who already experience mental illness? Biz: For students who already have mental illness it is all about going back to the basics of self-care. I use the PLEASE skill with clients. Treat Physical Illness(take meds), Balanced Eating, Avoid Mood Altering Drugs, Sleep and Exercise. Joy: What are some of your go to resources for these days that you are willing to share? Biz: Remember, at this time, that therapists have openings for telehealth. It is a great time for individuals of all ages to get therapy. Also, I really like the tool, Living With Worry and Anxiety Amidst Global Uncertainty Joy: Thank you Biz! Joy Hensel, MA, LADC, ADC-MN, Adult Mental Health First Aid Instructor, NEMN Synod Mental Health Initiative Team Biz Sorenson, MSW, LGSW School Based Therapist Vertical Divider
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