COVID-19 Resources
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COVID-19 Resources
American Psychiatric Association Resources
APA Coronavirus/COVID-19 Information Hub
Resources for psychiatrists including a tool kit for starting telehealth, resources for patients, practice guidance, handouts, and webinars related to COVID and mental health with ideas to implement for yourself, your family, your patients and your community. These resources are updated regularly.
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What to Know for Patients with SMI in Age of COVID-19
Government Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
World Health Organization (WHO)
Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Iowa Medical Society (IMS)
How to Implement Telepsychiatry
APA - What is Telepsychiatry Website
Telepsychiatry and COVID-19 Article
Best Practices in Videoconferencing-Based Telemental Health Whitepaper (PDF download)
Best Practices in Videoconferencing-Based Telemental Health PDF
DHHS - Reducing restrictions on telehealth platforms PDF
Telepsychiatry in the era of COVID-19 - SAMHSA and APA Webinar
Resources for Pediatric Telepsychiatry PDF
Coronavirus and Telepsychiatry Webinar Webinar
Web-based Conferencing PDF
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Sustaining the Well-being of Healthcare Personnel During Coronavirus Article
Managing Stress Associated with the COVID-19 Outbreak Article
Helping Homebound Children During the COVID-19 Outbreak Article
Psychological Effects of Quarantine During the Coronavirus Outbreak Article
Reflections on the First Week of Running a Residency During a Pandemic PDF
Caring for Me Is Caring for You: The Power of Physician Self-Care and Personal Transformation PDF
Coping with Fear and Sadness During a Pandemic: Don't Give in to or Fight your Feelings, Learn to Manage Them PDF
Cultivating and Conserving Wellness in the CoViD-19 Era Document of Resources
Managing Anxiety Related to Taking Care of Patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic Interactive Webinar
Helping People Manage Stress Associated with the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak
What psychiatrists can do to prepare for the coming pandemic.
Physician couples draft wills, face tough questions amid COVID-19
Self Care for Healthcare Workers Articles
Discussing Coronavirus with Your Children Article
Parent/Caregiver Guide for Helping Families Cope Article
Caring for Patients' Mental Well-being During Coronavirus Article
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