Join Chief of Media Services, Jennifer Harris as she talks with Ambassador and Trainer from the National Alliance on Mental Health, Monique Owens, about coping strategies  during the COVID-19 pandemic and where to find resources if you find yourself or a loved one needing assistance.

Coping Strategies:

• Limit your time with the news and social media
• Educate yourself on preventive measure from reliable sources
• Stay connect to family and friends
• Take care of yourself, your own health; exercise
• Learn a new skill, hobby, do things you may have been "putting off"; distract yourself
• Strong feelings will fade
• Concern is normal, don't let fear drive anxiety to unhealthy levels
• Journal
• Laugh

Resources Mentioned:
NAMI.org - National Alliance on Mental Health

• NAMI Maryland and NAMI Southern Maryland have a Facebook page
• National Number - 800-950-6264
• NAMI MD - 410-884-8691
• NAMI SoMD - 301-392-7109
• If in a crisis you can text NAMI to 741741

SAMHSA.org Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
800-662-HELP (4357)

Center for Abused Persons, Waldorf, MD 301-645-3336

CharlesCountyMD.gov

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