Recommended Resources
Mental Health Resources for Families During COVID-19
March 18, 2022
The National Center for School Mental Health (NCSMH) recommends the following resources for families struggling with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic:
- National Association of School Psychologists
- Science Magazine’s Children of the Pandemic: How Will Kids be Shaped by the Coronavirus Crisis? (6-minute video)
- Wayne State University’s Parenting Tips for Dads During COVID-19 Crisis (brochure)
- The National Child Traumatic Stress Network's Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with the
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (reading)
- Child Trends’ 10 Ways to Support Children’s Emotional Well-being During COVID-19 (3-minute video)
- Northwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center’s The Well-Being Series – Connections During COVID-19: Mental Wellness Webinars for Families and Educators (webinars)
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