As the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) provides up-to-date information relating to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), we also want to prepare our residents for protecting their mental health as it is an integral and essential component of health. As information spreads about COVID-19, it can be overwhelming and scary to hear that you should stay at home and may even lead to increased fear and anxiety.
The Department of Health has created a resource on helpful guides for Coping with COVID-19 Concerns.
Fighting COVID-19 Stigma
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has put out a document on stigma surrounding COVID-19.
“In public health, stigma occurs when a particular group of people are negatively associated with a specific disease. Fear and anxiety can cause stigma toward certain populations during a public health emergency, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.”
“Stigma, bias, discrimination and other types of aggressions are inappropriate responses to disease. These actions only worsen the threat to public health and make it harder to keep everyone healthy.”
Other Mental Health Resources:
- Pennsylvania Department of Human Services 24/7 Mental Health Support Line
- 1-855-284-2494
- Crisis text line: text “PA” to 741-741
- Farm Aid Hotline
- 800-FARM-AID (327-6243)
- Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- 24/7
- 2-1-1
- A comprehensive hotline that connects callers with local resources including crisis services, food assistance, and clothing.
- Care Calls Script
- Recovery Information for Coping with Disasters and Traumatic Events
Updated 6/4/20
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