Resources
Coping with Stress and Anxiety regarding COVID-19:
- Anxiety Canada: https://www.anxietycanada.com/articles/what-to-do-if-you-are-anxious-or-worried-about-coronavirus-covid-19/
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html
- Here to Help BC: https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/infosheet/covid-19-and-anxiety
- Psychology Today – How to stay emotionally healthy during the coronavirus outbreak
- World Health Organization – Mental health considerations developed by the Mental Health Department as support for mental and psychological well-being during COVID-19 outbreak
- Canadian Mental Health Association – Coronavirus: managing stress & anxiety
- Foundry BC – Tips for when the news stresses you out
- Mental health and self care tips: http://www.sfu.ca/olc/blog/my-ssp/mental-health-wellness-tips-quarantine?fbclid=IwAR3k_1ujfjlyh-XK7-3Zsg_7HB7py5Pf9vy8TKDPRJmXyGj0xdLtMsBvsyE
Helping your Child(ren) Cope with Stress and Anxiety regarding COVID-19
- How to talk to your child about COVID -19:
- ahaparenting.com/blog/talking-with-children-about-the-corona-virus
- https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/coronavirus-how-talk-child.html
- Worry in Disguise: what to watch for in your kids:
- com/8-ways-a-childs-anxiety-shows-up-as-something-else/
- How to De-stress with your kids: pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-you-and-your-kids-can-de-stress-during-coronavirus
Reliable Sources of Information:
- Up-to-date information from the Canadian government including a symptom self-assessment tool: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html
- World Health Organization – https://www.who.int/ Q&A on coronaviruses – https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses
- British Columbia Centre for Disease Control – http://www.bccdc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/2020/information-on-novel-coronavirus
- Vancouver Coastal Health – http://www.vch.ca/about-us/news/vancouver-coastal-health-statement-on-coronavirus
- Public Health Agency of Canada FAQ’s – https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/frequently-asked-questions.html
- Government of Canada Travel Advisories – https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories
Things to Do/ Fun Activities!
- Living Room Workouts (geared toward adults): com/going-out/coronavirus-8-free-quarantine-home-workouts-to-try-during-the-covid-19-outbreak-1.1585130479464
- Fun live cams showing cute animals: Vancouver Aquarium Live Cam, Zoo Livestreams, Tinykittens
- Free dance classes: Harbour Centre
- Free yoga classes
- Activities from home – A list of online resources (from self care to interesting live streams and games; from being productive to learning how to relax in these challenging times).