COVID-19 YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
The Board of the IAYMH recognises that the COVID -19 pandemic presents many challenges to how we all live our lives. We are very mindful that through the community of the IAYMH many of you have sought details of online COVID -19 resources and services and as such we are pleased to provide you with the below information that we hope will be useful for yourselves and your friends and families during this unprecedented time. We will be updating this information on an ongoing basis and would encourage you to continue to send us details of any and all online youth mental health resources but at this time particularly those related to COVID -19. To submit details for posting please click here.
Act-Belong-Commit, Curtin University (Australia)
Ideas for keeping mentally healthy during isolation
Life can be tricky sometimes, it’s important we look after ourselves and take proactive steps to protect our mental health. Here are some ideas of how you can try and keep mentally healthy when isolated, or spending a lot of time at home.
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Email : phoebe.joyce@curtin.edu.au
Covid-19 resource for teens (Families where a Parent has a Mental Illness (FaPMI) - Australia)
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Email : r.cuff@latrobe.edu.au
Covid-19 resource for children (Families where a Parent has a Mental Illness (FaPMI) - Australia)
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Email : r.cuff@latrobe.edu.au
Covid-19 resource for infant children 0-5yrs (Families where a Parent has a Mental Illness (FaPMI) - Australia)
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Email : r.cuff@latrobe.edu.au
headspace is still here for you during Coronavirus (COVID-19) (headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation - Australia)
You can seek support from us through our headspace centres, through our online and phone services, or through online chats. Below we've collated some additional resources, tools, useful links and information to help you during this time.
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Email : info@headspace.org.au
MoodPrism (Australia)
MoodPrism is a smartphone app designed to help users gain insight into their emotional health by mood tracking, mental health and wellbeing feedback and connection with mental health services. It was developed in partnership with beyondblue, and has published scientific evidence for its benefits.
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Email : moodprism@gmail.com
Taking care of yourself in a time of COVID-19 (Orygen - Australia)
There’s a lot going on in the world right now, with the coronavirus COVID-19 adding uncertainty to our daily lives. Young people may notice that they feel more stressed, anxious or depressed than usual. This is normal at this time but there are things young people can do to look after themselves both physically and emotionally. This resource lists self-care activities young people can do from home. Please click here for self care tips.
Email : penny.fannin@orygen.org.au
10 ways to take care of yourself during coronavirus (ReachOut - Australia)
A list of self-care activities you can do from home.
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Email : melissa@reachout.com
How to deal with uncertainty during coronavirus (ReachOut - Australia)
So much about coronavirus is out of our control, but there are things we can do to deal with the uncertainty.
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Email : melissa@reachout.com
Stories from young people during coronavirus (ReachOut - Australia)
Young people share the creative ways they are coping during coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Email : melissa@reachout.com
Coping during coronavirus (COVID-19) (ReachOut - Australia)
Information, tools and tips to help young people cope and feel less isolated.
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Email : media@reachout.com
Parents: support during the COVID-19 pandemic (ReachOut - Australia)
Parenting a teenager during this time can be difficult. Resources to help with communication, your family's wellbeing and more.
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Email : media@reachout.com
Be There (Jack.org - Canada)
Created by Jack.org, Be There is the most engaging and comprehensive digital resource built to educate and empower young people to support anyone that may be struggling with their mental health. Through accessible language and relatable videos, Be There provides people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to recognize when someone is struggling, lean into tough conversations and maintain their own mental health while showing they care.
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Email : bethere@jack.org
COVID-19 Youth Mental Health Resource Hub (Jack.org - Canada)
Jack.org, School Mental Health Ontario and Kids Help Phone collaborated to launch a COVID-19 Mental Health Resource Hub, to provide Canada's youth with easy-to-access education, tools, support and the reliable information they need, all in one place. The hub was developed in response to a surge in demand for self-care resources, mental health education and trusted support services during this global pandemic. Kids Help Phone has seen an increase in service demand of more than 300% over the last 2 weeks. It's imperative that we keep mental health top of mind as we all navigate these extraordinary times of physical isolation and reduced access to in-person community services.
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Email : hello@jack.org
Coronavirus and youth mental health (Jigsaw - The National Centre for Youth Mental Health, Ireland)
Visit Jigsaw Online for articles, videos, animations and audio developed by Jigsaw clinicians. These reflect the changing situation due to Coronavirus and are published regularly.
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Email : help@jigsaw.ie
SpunOut.ie COVID Guide (SpunOut.ie - Ireland)
SpunOut.ie is Ireland's youth information website by young people, for young people. The site has created a COVID information guide for young people with supports for general health, mental health, employment supports, education and more.
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Email : hello@spunout.ie
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Mental Health Resources (World Psychiatric Association - Switzerland)
A library of COVID-19 mental health resources developed by WPA members, sections, committees and trusted partners. The library is updated regularly as more resources become available.
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Email : wpasecretariat@wpanet.org
Supporting young people's mental health during periods of disruption (Anna Freud Centre - UK)
Advice and resources for children and young people, parents and carers, and professionals, including schools and colleges to help support mental health at this time.
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Email : info@annafreud.org
Supporting Young People's Mental Health - How Urban Nature Can Help (Department of Landscape Architecture, University of Sheffield - UK)
A short booklet aimed at those supporting young people's mental health and for young people themselves. It shares what we found during a research project in the UK - indicating the value of everyday nature experiences for supporting youth mental health. IWUN, (Improving Wellbeing through Urban Nature) was a large 3-year research project exploring if and how urban nature helps people with their mental health and wellbeing.
As part of the project, we listened to 25 multi-ethnic young people aged 17-27 in Sheffield UK; 8 had mental health difficulties and more than half the group lived in areas classified as 'urban deprived'. Our research was with young people who did not identify as ‘outdoor’ or ‘nature’ enthusiasts. They weren’t part of environmental, outdoor, gardening or nature groups.
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Email : joanna.birch@sheffield.ac.uk/c.rishbeth@sheffield.ac.uk
JED's Love is Louder Action Center (The Jed Foundation - USA)
Right now, physical distancing and staying safe is the way we show kindness and love to each other. Being apart doesn’t mean we are alone or disconnected. We can use this moment to be more connected than ever. Follow The Jed Foundation's @loveislouder and visit the Love is Louder Action Center for tips, tools and resources for taking care of our physical and mental health, and supporting each other during this time of uncertainty.
Taking care of our mental health and supporting each other helps us cope with stress and anxiety, and protect our immune systems so we can fight the spread and impact of the virus. Explore the sections below for simple things we can do every day as we stay in and social distance to feel better, stay strong and feel connected.
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Email : info@jedfoundation.org
COVID-19 Resources for young adults with lived experience and their allies (Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research, UMass Medical School - USA)
This comprehensive webpage provides access to free webinars, tip sheets, and an active google document for content specified to supporting young adults with lived mental health experience amidst the climate of COVID-19. Resources are specified to young adults seeking employment, impacted college students, providers, administrators, and more.
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Email : transitionsacr@umassmed.edu
