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Mental Health: Coping Strategies and Resources

Published: April 6, 2020, 4 p.m.

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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\\xa0 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

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