COVID-19 Resources for Teachers and Families

Published:
April 13, 2020

The Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center has developed two new resources to assist educators and parents address the mental health needs of their students and children.
 

Mental Health Resources for K-12 Educators During COVID-19

In response to the recent pandemic (COVID-19), several national organizations and associations have shared and promoted resources to assist K-12 educators. Parents, family members, school staff, and other trusted adults play a critical role in helping children make sense of what they hear and making sure that it is honest, accurate, and minimizes anxiety and fear. This product compiles all recent toolkits, guides, tip sheets, and infographics that have been developed by reputable sources to assist educators during this time.

Authors

    
  • Shawnda Schroeder
  • Thomasine Heitkamp
  • Louise Diers
  • Stefanie Winfield

 

Mental Health Resources for Parents and Caregivers During COVID-19

In response to the recent pandemic (COVID-19), several national organizations and associations have shared and promoted resources to assist parents and caregivers with how to prepare the family for an outbreak, techniques to reduce the risk of contracting the virus, coping strategies for dealing with stress, and helping children cope. This product compiles all recent toolkits, guides, tip sheets, and infographics that have been developed by reputable sources to assist parents and caregivers during this time.

Authors

    
  • Shawnda Schroeder
  • Thomasine Heitkamp
  • Louise Diers
  • Stefanie Winfield

The Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Centers also has a dedicated webpage to current mental health resources related to COVID-19. The page is organized by topic and includes resources for mental health providers, housing resources, products for educators, and resources for parents among others.

    

 

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