Mental Health and Wellness Resources-COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic may be a very stressful and frightening time for our children and ourselves. While it is important to remember that fear and anxiety about disease is normal, excessive worry is not. We all manage stress in different ways. When stress becomes unhealthy it may result in significant fear or worry, change in sleeping, diet or eating patterns, changes in overall health, or even substance abuse.
Modelling calmness, following routines, framing our situation in a positive manner by focusing on our opportunities to be with family, eating healthy and keeping active, can all contribute to our strength and the notion that we will get through this.
Following are a variety of online tools and resources designed to promote resiliency and help us cope with the uncertainty and challenges of our present times.
You tube Clips for Children to Explain COVID-19
Stay at Home Tips and Ideas for Kids to stay safe from Coronavirus
Coronavirus Information for Kids
Online Book – Time to Come In, Bear
Online Song – Greet Someone Without Touching – Greet From 6 Feet
Online clip – How to Wash Your Hand
Online clip – Social Distancing (Youth
Online Clip – Social Distancing (Youth/Adults
Daily Activities to Manage Stress for Children and the young at heart
Controlled Breathing Exercise
Short You tube video for children (people) on how to CALM
Listen to Instrumental Music
How to Talk to Kids about COVID-19
Advice for Healthy Parenting During COVID19
Information on Parenting during COVID-19 put out by the WHO
Creating Structure and Routine
Easy Daily Schedule for Kids During COVID-19 Shutdowns Coronavirus Isolation Routine for Children
Talking to Children About COVID19
Talking to Children about COVID-19
Helping Kids who are Worried about Coronavirus
Canadian Pediatricians
Printable Resource from The Autism Educator
Social Story to Understand COVID-19
Printable Mini-book Resource to explain COVID-19 and What to do to keep safe
https://greengrubsgardenclub.com/blog/
Tips for Self-Care for Everyone
Self-Care in the Time of Coronavirus
Relaxation Activities to do at Home with Kids
Anxiety
What to do if you are anxious or worried about coronavirus COVID-19
How to Manage Fear
How to Manage Stomach Aches and Headaches
Avoid Passing Anxiety onto your children
What To Do and Not To Do When Children Are Anxious
Anxiety Leads to Disruptive Behaviour
Panic Attacks Best Treatments
Online/Phone/Text Resources for Children/Youth/Adults
Kids Help Phone
For children and youth between the ages of 5 and 20. Provides professional counseling and information and referrals for mental health, addictions and well-being. Phone and online via web post or live chat Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Free, anonymous and confidential.
Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Text: TALK to 686868 (English) or TEXTO to 686868 (French)
Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre
A provincial resource centre that provides mental health and substance use information, resources and peer support to children, youth and their families from across B.C.
Contact the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre toll-free anywhere in B.C. by phone (1-800-665-1822), email keltycentre@cw.bc.ca or in person at BC Children’s Hospital.
Anxiety Canada
Information to help adults and youth to manage anxiety plus information and self-help strategies for several disorders
Information for children to learn practical strategies and tools to help manage their anxiety. It also helps adults learn strategies to manage their child’s anxiety.
Mindshift CBT app
Dealing with Depression
Tools and Apps to address depression (who, what and strategies)
thinkFull App
The thinkFull app helps you manage your stress to enrich your life.
BoosterBuddy App
Manage your personal wellness journey and earn achievements as your sidekick guides you through a series of daily quests designed to establish and sustain positive habits.
