SBM COVID-19 Website Resources

APA General Resource for Pandemics

General resources and links for providers, supervisors, and trainees, plus emergency preparedness information and other resources for patients and caregivers
https://www.apa.org/practice/programs/dmhi/research-information/pandemics

For Patients

Basic steps to prevent COVID-19:

How to cope with stress
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html

Definition of social distancing, isolation, quarantine, & how to cope
https://www.apa.org/practice/programs/dmhi/research-information/social-distancing

SAMHSA on taking care of your behavioral health during an infectious disease outbreak
https://store.samhsa.gov/product/Taking-Care-of-Your-Behavioral-Health-During-an-Infectious-Disease-Outbreak/sma14-4894

Reducing stigma related to COVID-19
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/reducing-stigma.html

Facts on COVID-19 and UV Exposure
https://www.newswise.com/articles/american-academy-of-dermatology-statement-on-the-dangers-of-ultraviolet-exposure
https://www.who.int/uv/en/

Facts on COVID-19 and obesity:
https://stop.publichealth.gwu.edu/sites/stop.publichealth.gwu.edu/files/fact%20sheets/STOP%20Fact%20Sheet_%20COVID19%20.pdf

For Psychologists

Articles from APA Journals Free
https://www.apa.org/pubs/highlights/covid-19-articles

Empirical Support for Psychological Providers: Lancet Article on the psychological impact of quarantine and how to reduce it
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)30460-8/fulltext

COVID-19 Pandemic Psychosocial Functioning Measure
https://www.sbm.org/UserFiles/file/PandemicPsychosocialFunctioningMeasure2020.pdf

Resources for Vaccination Adherence

NIH Vaccination Communication: Applying Behavioral and Social Science to Address Vaccine Hesitancy and Foster Vaccine Confidence
https://obssr.od.nih.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/COVIDReport_Final.pdf

A Communicator’s Tip Sheet for COVID-19 Vaccination
https://obssr.od.nih.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/COVIDTipSheet_Final.pdf

Managing Behavioral Health Conditions

Opioid guidelines during COVID19 outbreak
https://www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment/statutes-regulations-guidelines/covid-19-guidance-otp

Handbook for behavioral health during disasters
https://store.samhsa.gov/product/TAP-34-Disaster-Planning-Handbook-for-Behavioral-Health-Treatment-Programs/SMA13-4779

Handout for managing behavioral health concerns during COVID19 outbreak
https://store.samhsa.gov/system/files/sma14-4894.pdf

Psychological first aid/resources
https://www.apa.org/practice/programs/dmhi/psychological-first-aid/resources

Caregiving & Parenting

General caregiving info
https://www.cdc.gov/aging/caregiving/index.htm

Caregiving with COVID-19
https://www.nctsn.org/resources/parent-caregiver-guide-to-helping-families-cope-with-the-coronavirus-disease-2019

Talking with children about infectious disease outbreak
https://store.samhsa.gov/product/Talking-With-Children-Tips-for-Caregivers-Parents-and-Teachers-During-Infectious-Disease-Outbreaks/PEP20-01-01-006

Managing Isolation
https://www.apa.org/practice/programs/dmhi/research-information/social-distancing

Wellbeing for Healthcare Providers & Psychologists

Headspace: a stress, meditation, relaxation & sleep app is free with NPI provider number
https://www.headspace.com/health-covid-19

10 Percent Happier: is a stress/meditation/sleep app that is free to all healthcare providers with code HEALTHCARE (*APA does not endorse this application; this is intended to provide information about one of many evidence-based tools for provider wellbeing)
https://www.tenpercent.com