The outbreak of COVID-19 can cause stress and anxiety. People with preexisting mental health conditions should continue with treatment. Call your doctor if you become aware of new or worsening symptoms. Additional resources include:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress
Local:
Disability Rights Maryland (DRM):
- Know Your Rights: Sexual Abuse: https://disabilityrightsmd.org/wp-content/uploads/Know-Your-Rights-Sexual-Assault-April-2020.pdf
- Know Your Rights: For Youth in Psychiatric Hospitals & Residential Treatment Centers: https://disabilityrightsmd.org/wp-content/uploads/RTC-KYR-Brochure_Updated-April-2020.pdf
- Know Your Rights: Empowering Residents in Maryland’s State Psychiatric Facilities: https://disabilityrightsmd.org/wp-content/uploads/FY-2020-Adult-KYR-Brochure-state-psychiatric-facilities.pdf
On Our Own of Maryland (OOOM):
- List of Available Warmlines in Maryland: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1klWoGdXmfn94KVPNv17oWzR3y-mrT6Dk30lblDu-d8Q/edit#gid=0
Maryland Department of Health (MDH):
- FAQ About Mental Health: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/Documents/FAQ_covid19_Maintaining_Mental_Health.pdf
Mental Health Association of Maryland (MHAMD):
- COVID-19 Information and Resource Page: https://www.mhamd.org/coronavirus/
Behavioral Health Administration (BHA):
- COVID-19 Information and Resource Page: https://bha.health.maryland.gov/pages/index.aspx
National:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
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- Information on Managing Stress & Anxiety: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html
Mental Health America (MHA):
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- Mental Health And COVID-19 – Information And Resources: https://mhanational.org/covid19
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):
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- Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation: https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/tips-social-distancing-quarantine-isolation-031620.pdf
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):
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- COVID-19 Information and Resource Page: https://www.nami.org/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2020/NAMI-Updates-on-the-Coronavirus
Last Updated: April 23, 2020
