Join Chief of Media Services, Jennifer Harris as she talks with Ambassador and Trainer from the National Alliance on Mental Health, Monique Owens, about coping strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic and where to find resources if you find yourself or a loved one needing assistance.
Coping Strategies:
- Limit your time with the news and social media
- Educate yourself on preventive measure from reliable sources
- Stay connect to family and friends
- Take care of yourself, your own health; exercise
- Learn a new skill, hobby, do things you may have been "putting off"; distract yourself
- Strong feelings will fade
- Concern is normal, don't let fear drive anxiety to unhealthy levels
- Journal
- Laugh
Resources Mentioned:
NAMI.org - National Alliance on Mental Health
- NAMI Maryland and NAMI Southern Maryland have a Facebook page
- National Number - 800-950-6264
- NAMI MD - 410-884-8691
- NAMI SoMD - 301-392-7109
- If in a crisis you can text NAMI to 741741
SAMHSA.org Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
800-662-HELP (4357)
Center for Abused Persons, Waldorf, MD 301-645-3336
CharlesCountyMD.gov