COVID-19 Resources

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health of children and adolescents is multifaceted and substantial.

Project TEACH has compiled a list of resources to help you and your patients during this time.

37.1%

of U.S. high school students reported poor mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

3 in 4

high school students experienced at least one ACE during the pandemic

29%

of parents of school-aged children say their child experienced mental health or behavioral problems

17.9%

of total cases reported to have tested positive for COVID-19 were children

39%

of parents of school-aged children say a child fell behind academically

COVID-19 by the Numbers

COVID-19 is a disease caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2. It can be very contagious and spreads quickly. Over one million people have died from COVID-19 in the United States.

New York State has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 epidemic across data sources related to testing, hospitalization, fatalities, vaccination, and a variety of other topics. To find out more info visit the link below.

Resource Topic: COVID-19

Resources From Around the Web

What is Autism autism.sesamestreet.org

A nationwide initiative aimed at communities with children ages 2 to 5, offering families ways to manage common challenges, to simplify everyday activities, and to grow connections.

Topics:Autism
Facts About Mixing Medicine, Booze and Street Drugs www.drugcocktails.ca

DrugCocktails.ca was created to help the youth “get the facts” about the effects and risks of mixing medications they take with substances like cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana and other street drugs.

What is Autism autism.sesamestreet.org

A nationwide initiative aimed at communities with children ages 2 to 5, offering families ways to manage common challenges, to simplify everyday activities, and to grow connections.

Topics:Autism
Perinatal depression screening: New recommendations and challenges womensmentalhealth.org

March 23, 2016 – It was almost a year ago that the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists came out unequivocally in favor of universal screening for perinatal depression. In the revised policy statement from ACOG’s Committee on Obstetric […]

Topics:Depression
Perinatal depression screening is just the start womensmentalhealth.org

March 23, 2017 – The following post was first published in OB/GYN News. Please see our OB/GYN News archives here. Publish date: March 3, 2017 Over the last decade, appreciation of the prevalence of perinatal depression – depression during pregnancy and/or […]

Topics:Depression
Postpartum depression: Moving toward improved screening with a new app womensmentalhealth.org

January 19, 2018 – The following post was first published in OB/GYN News. Please see our OB/GYN News archives here. Publish date: November 22, 2017 Over the last several years, there’s been increasing interest and ultimately a growing number of mandates across […]

Topics:Depression
RAND 3-Question Screen www.rand.org

A 3-item item questionnaire to identify probable major depressive disorders. Questionnaire and scoring.

Topics:Depression
Montgomery- Åsberg Depression Rating Scale – 1979 psychology-tools.com

A 10-item questionnaire to screen the severity of depressive episodes in patients with mood disorders. Questionnaire.

Topics:Depression
Hemorrhagic and Traumatic Births

Video

A New York State Obstetric Hemorrhage Project Interactive Online Webinar presented by Project TEACH Maternal Mental Health Initiative

Topics:Trauma
Birth and Postpartum Doulas www.postpartum.net

A guide on how to find and work with birth and postpartum doulas provided by Postpartum Support International.

The Motherhood Center of New York themotherhoodcenter.com

Supportive services for new and expecting moms.

Mind Body Pregnancy www.mindbodypregnancy.com

Dr. Anna Glezer: A physician’s expert guidance on your mental health & emotional well-being during pregnancy, delivery, & postpartum. Articles, guides, & advice on mood, anxiety, mental illness, hormones, treatments, resources, & many others.

Black Mamas Matter Alliance blackmamasmatter.org

A Black-women led cross-sectoral alliance to advocate, drive research, and shift culture for Black maternal health, rights, and justice.

Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color pmhapoc.org

A Postpartum Support International program to support families and providers of color around perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

Shades of Blue Project www.shadesofblueproject.org

A peer online support group to assist in breaking cultural barriers in maternal mental health awareness.

Postpartum Dads www.postpartumdads.org

A website to helping fathers and families address postpartum depression, including peer support.

Facts About Mixing Medicine, Booze and Street Drugs www.drugcocktails.ca

DrugCocktails.ca was created to help the youth “get the facts” about the effects and risks of mixing medications they take with substances like cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana and other street drugs.

What is Autism autism.sesamestreet.org

A nationwide initiative aimed at communities with children ages 2 to 5, offering families ways to manage common challenges, to simplify everyday activities, and to grow connections.

Topics:Autism
Facts About Mixing Medicine, Booze and Street Drugs www.drugcocktails.ca

DrugCocktails.ca was created to help the youth “get the facts” about the effects and risks of mixing medications they take with substances like cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana and other street drugs.

Office of Addiction Services and Supports www.oasas.ny.gov

Oversees one of the nation’s largest addiction services systems with approximately 1,600 prevention, treatment and recovery programs.

Hemorrhagic and Traumatic Births

Video

A New York State Obstetric Hemorrhage Project Interactive Online Webinar presented by Project TEACH Maternal Mental Health Initiative

Topics:Trauma