COVID-19 Mental Health Impact

<p>Listen to our special guest, Brett VanTol, a psychologist with Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services located in Grand Rapids, MI and host R. Dale Hall, SOA Managing Director of Research discuss the impact of COVID-19 on mental health along with positive steps you can take to combat issues including isolation, change of routine, and anxiety.</p> <p>Here are some helpful resources for dealing with this challenging time:</p> <p><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a>:</p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html"> Stress and Coping</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/helping-children-cope.html"> Helping Children Cope with Emergencies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/readywrigley/books.htm">Ready Wrigley Books</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/children-with-special-healthcare-needs.html"> Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs in Emergencies</a></li> <li><a href="https://emergency.cdc.gov/coping/index.asp">Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event</a></li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.apa.org/">American Psychological Association</a>:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.apa.org/topics/covid-19">APA COVID-19 Information and Resources</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.apa.org/news/apa/2020/03/covid-19-research-findings">Seven crucial research findings that can help people deal with COVID-19</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.apa.org/topics/covid-19/local-mental-health">Finding local mental health resources during the COVID-19 crisis</a></li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.pinerest.org/">Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services</a>:</p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.pinerest.org/resource/coping-covid19/">Coping with COVID-19</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.pinerest.org/blog/">News Room</a></li> </ul>