Physician in Queens, NY
“Staying united is key: this is an inclusive and shared experience. We rise and fall together. We will get through this together. Reminding myself of this helps me stay positive.”
If you can relate to this storyteller, below are some resources you might find helpful. For 24/7 support, text COALITION to 741741, or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. If in need of urgent assistance, call 911.
- A Kind Mind – Click here to easily find a therapist that specializes in healthcare worker issues, including PTSD, trauma, anxiety and depression.
- Active Minds – Click here to listen to a playlist that a student put together that helps her cope with panic attacks and anxiety.
- Child Mind Institute – Click here for information on how to manage anxiety and uncertainty related to COVID-19.
- Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services – Click here for information on how to manage mental health during COVID-19
- The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Click here to learn how to take care of your mental health in the face of uncertainty.
- The National Council for Behavioral Health – Click here for information on essential self-care for essential workers on the frontlines during COVID-19.