May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May 7th is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. It’s an important day to raise awareness about Children’s Mental Health and show that positive mental health is important to every child’s development. Your child may enjoy coloring this great Activity Workbook just for kids. They can draw pictures of themselves and talk about their feelings. Especially this year, we celebrate the hope, strength and resilience of children, parents and families on Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day.
Shareable Resources on Coping with COVID-19
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is stressful for many people. People respond to stress in different ways, and it is normal to experience a range of emotions, including fear, anxiety, and grief. Sharing accurate information about COVID-19 and strategies for coping can be an effective way to manage stress and connect with others.
Get shareable resources that feature NIMH experts discussing coping strategies and the mental health impact of COVID-19 in news stories, radio interviews, and videos.
Watch: Five Things About Staying Mentally Healthy During the COVID-19 Outbreak
In the midst of the battle against the novel #coronavirus (#COVID19), it’s understandable that many Americans may experience heightened distress or anxiety, affecting our thoughts and emotions.
Dr. Joshua Gordon, Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, offers five steps you can follow to maintain your mental health and well-being during the novel coronavirus outbreak.
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, call the confidential, toll-free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Lifeline Chat service is also available at http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
NIMH Offers Mental Health Information in Spanish
NIMH offers basic information on mental disorders and related topics in Spanish for patients and their families, health professionals, and the public. Higher quantities of printed materials are available now and can be ordered free of charge at https://go.usa.gov/xdHTG
El NIMH ofrece información básica en español sobre los trastornos mentales y temas relacionados dirigida a pacientes y sus familias, profesionales de la salud y el público en general. Ahora tenemos disponibles cantidades más grandes de nuestros materiales impresos. Solicítelos gratis en https://go.usa.gov/xdHTG
Coping With Coronavirus: Support for the Autism Community
In this autism awareness month Director’s message, Dr. Gordon addresses the challenges faced by individuals with autism and their families during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Read More
Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic Study
Researchers at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) are conducting an online research study to learn about how stressors related to the COVID-19 virus affect mental health over time. We hope to better understand the experiences of participants during this difficult time. Participation involves completing online questionnaires every two weeks, for 6 months. The questionnaires take about 20 minutes to complete. You must be at least 18 years old to participate. Participation is voluntary, and you may withdraw at any time. Compensation is not provided. Please click here for more information, and to begin participating. You may call 240-665-0697 or email NIMHResearchVolunteer@nih.gov with any questions you may have.https://nimhcovidstudy.ctss.nih.gov