Free Tools to Support the Mental Health and Resilience of All Nurses American Nurses Foundation - 20 Jul 20

These resources offer more information on how to support the health and well-being of clinicians during public health emergencies, including the COVID-19 response. The National Academy of Medicine - 20 Jul 20

As the number of cases of COVID-19 increases, so does the associated anxiety. For the general public, the mental health effects of COVID-19 are as essential to address as are the physical health effects. Mental Health America - 20 Jul 20

The new realities of working from home, temporary unemployment, home-schooling of children, and lack of physical contact with other family members, friends and colleagues take time to get used to. WHO - 20 Jul 20

In the midst of this global pandemic, no one is talking about a potential mental health crisis facing health care workers on the frontlines. STAT News - 20 Jul 20

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a new disease and what could happen can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Center for Disease Control (CDC) - 20 Jul 20

This guide includes actionable ideas that leaders can quickly test during the coronavirus response, and which can build the longer-term foundation to sustain joy in work for the health care workforce. Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) - 20 Jul 20

The public is gripped by fear of COVID-19 and by worry over whether the health system will be able to treat them or their loved ones should they become ill. Consequently, clinical and public health efforts have focused on acute medical care needs of those who are severely affected, while containing the virus’s spread in the population. Psychiatric Times - 20 Jul 20

In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, it appears likely that there will be substantial increases in anxiety and depression, substance use, loneliness, and domestic violence; and with schools closed, there is a very real possibility of an epidemic of child abuse. JAMA Network - 20 Jul 20

Health care workers in Wuhan and other regions of China reported experiencing psychological burden related to the novel coronavirus pandemic, according to results of a survey study published in JAMA Network Open. Healio - 20 Jul 20

During a time that may feel out-of-control for many nurses, it’s important to take control of our mental health and try our best to focus on self-care when away from work. You owe it to yourself to intentionally control how you spend time away from work and where you place your thoughts in-between shifts. nurse.org - 20 Jul 20

Fear, frustration, panic, anger, confusion … we have all been dealing with these emotions (and many others) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Becker's Hospital Review - 20 Jul 20

Stress and anxiety are understandable responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, especially for people working in health care. Consider using one or more of the exercises described in this article as tools for coping with the range of responses your mind and body may be experiencing. Institute for Healthcare Improvement - 21 Jul 20