List of Mental Health Resources

COVID-19 Letter to Clients & List of Resources

Dear Current & Prospective MPS clients,
In this time of worry, fear, and uncertainty our staff remains committed to supporting your emotional and physical health.

In order to exercise the utmost caution for our safety, our office is currently providing virtual teletherapy services. This allows us the opportunity to provide ongoing support and guidance during these unprecedented times. The MPS team is here to help you process your feelings, provide helpful ways to manage stress, reduce anxiety, develop healthy self-care routines, and continue to assist you in progressing on established treatment goals.

MPS will regularly monitor recommendations from the CDC and local governments to reassess the safety of resuming in-person meetings. Our goal continues to be to provide strategies for well-being so you can thrive during this difficult time.

Please feel free to get in touch with our office if we can answer any questions and please see the helpful list of National, State, and Mental Health resources and articles listed below.
We wish everyone good health and happiness!

Sincerely,
The MPS TEAM

List of Helpful COVID-19 Resources:

National:

• CDCAbout Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

• NAMI COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide 

State:

• https://www.virginia.gov/coronavirus-updates/ 

Articles:

• A psychologist’s science-based tips for emotional resilience during the coronavirus crisis 

• That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief 

Mental Health Resources (Including Apps & Podcasts): 

• FACE COVID How to respond effectively to the Corona crisis

by Dr Russ Harris, author of The Happiness Trap

https://drive.google.com/file/d/117HY4z4mY5izJpR44ejuZ8rhTyoWEGEG/view

• Care for Your Coronavirus Anxiety
• A Brain Hack to Break the Coronavirus Anxiety Cycle

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/13/well/mind/a-brain-hack-to-break-the-coronavirus-anxiety-cycle.html?__s=86xgsi42bzqssbsu9uxf

• Coronavirus Sanity Guide– free resources provided by Ten Percent Happier.

https://www.tenpercent.com/coronavirussanityguide

• Why your mental health may be suffering in the COVID-19 pandemic

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/why-your-mental-health-may-be-suffering-in-the-covid-19-pandemic

• Resources for overcoming Coronavirus Anxiety– 5 tips from talkspace.com

https://www.headspace.com/covid-19

• 125+ Free Streaming Workouts to Do From Home During Coronavirus

https://parade.com/1011717/jessicasager/best-free-workouts/ 

Meditation Apps: 

Headspace (all ages):

• https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app

Stop, Think, & Breathe (Kids & Adults)

• https://www.stopbreathethink.com/kids/
• https://www.stopbreathethink.com/ 

Link to Best Mediation App Ranking:

• https://lifehacker.com/the-best-mindfulness-apps-ranked-in-one-chart-1726392024

Podcasts: 

Tara Brach, Ph.D is an internationally known meditation teacher and author of bestselling Radical Acceptance and True Refuge. Tara shares a weekly guided meditation and talk that blend Western psychology and Eastern spiritual practices. The podcast addresses the value of mindfulness meditation and self-compassion in relieving emotional suffering, serving spiritual awakening and bringing healing to our world.

• https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tara-brach/id265264862 

Best Podcasts to Listen to Right NOW: 

• https://www.papercitymag.com/culture/podcasts-coronavirus-brene-brown-dax-shepard-tim-ferriss/ 

Ways to Stay Connected & Entertained                                                  

• The ultimate guide to hanging out virtually with your friends: https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2020-03-19/stay-virtually-connected-with-friends
• A list of live concerts to watch online during the Coronavirus shutdown

https://www.npr.org/2020/03/17/816504058/a-list-of-live-virtual-concerts-to-watch-during-the-coronavirus-shutdown

• 7 free apps to help you stay connected during Coronavirus

https://computer.howstuffworks.com/internet/social-networking/networks/apps-to-stay-connected-coronavirus.htm 

For Children: 

• School’s Out, Kids podcasts Are In (Plus Many More Educated-At-Home Resources) 
• School’s Out (worksheet to help children cope with change) 
• BrainPOP COVID-19 Resources 

Psychotherapy is a collaborative process which aims to foster positive change, and in turn leads to an improved quality of life. Beginning psychotherapy is often the first step toward becoming the healthiest version of yourself, regardless of the challenges you are facing. MPS provides Psychotherapy for Couples, Adults and Teens.