Navigating COVID-19: An ASTSS list of complied resources

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Please find below a list of links to external resources and strategies related to navigating and coping with the COVID-19 Pandemic. Resources span from those focused on mental health and wellbeing to trauma specific resources, and resources for healthcare workers and clinicians.

For official updates on COVID-19, please refer to the Federal Department of Health and your state or territory Health Department.

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Black Dog Institute – Self Care Planning: Self-care is an important part of daily life, however during times of uncertainty and this unprecedented situation with COVID-19 the need for self-care is imperative. This resource provides tips to incorporate self-care into your day.

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Working from Home

Navigating COVID-19: An ASTSS list of complied resources

Black Dog Institute: Webinar – Mental health and working from home Dr Jill Newby, Associate Professor of Psychology at UNSW and based at the Black Dog Institute, shares practical ways for workplaces to cope with COVID19 related anxiety. This page also has links to other webinars related to mental health and COVID19

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Clinicians and academics

Navigating COVID-19: An ASTSS list of complied resources

Virtual not Viral: This site has curated links and resources for clinicians and academics. Resources are divided into topics of ‘Wellbeing’, ‘Researching’, ‘Writing’ and ‘Work at home’.

5 Strategies for Writing in Turbulent Times: Writing productivity coach Chris Smith discusses how to manage distraction and presents five strategies for maintaining focus during this uncertain time.

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Trauma

Navigating COVID-19: An ASTSS list of complied resources

Global Collaboration on Traumatic Studies: The traumatic stress societies that are united in the Global Collaboration on Traumatic Stress (GC-TS) have collected relevant information on the COVID-19 virus and measures we can take, the consequences and how to respond to those who suffer from the consequences and how we support our health professionals. In addition, they outline a number of COVID-19 and trauma research projects that are currently being investigated.

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Vulnerable Population Groups

Navigating COVID-19: An ASTSS list of complied resources

Vermilion Project: Common questions and Community Care for the Vulnerable: Provides a list of general resources and has complied a section of tips for what vulnerable people can do in order to protect themselves and stay safe

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Parents and Children

Navigating COVID-19: An ASTSS list of complied resources

Black Dog Institute: Coronavirus: Reassuring your child about the unknown: Dr Aliza Werner-Seidler, Senior Research Fellow and Clinical Psychologist at Black Dog Institute shares some helpful tips and strategies to reduce COVID-19 related anxiety in children and explains how to support their wellbeing during this time.

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General Resources

Navigating COVID-19: An ASTSS list of complied resources

Crisis App – Directory of resources or services you need in an emergency, or where and how you can help. The Crisis App was born during the bushfires from a desire to better connect the generosity of everyday Australians who wanted to help with people who needed help. They are a team of volunteers crowdsourcing resources, and matching requests and offers of help. They are a way for people to help people in times of national crises.

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