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Coping with Anxiety

Read about what anxiety is, what causes it and how we can cope it. Article by https://www.mannmela.in/

Managing loneliness during the pandemic

Loneliness is not a feeling but it’s an experience that includes emotions, thoughts and feelings. Loneliness is painful and distressing and consequently, those experiencing this distress do not select or enjoy being lonely. The perception of loneliness is subjective and we all can experience it in different ways Content by www.sangath.in

Guide – Actions for Heroes

Actions for Heroes is an accompaniment to ‘My Hero is You’ that will benefit caregivers and teachers reading ‘My Hero is You with children. This resource will support children, their caregivers and teachers during these exceptional times. It is recommended that adults read the storybook WITH children. As they read the storybook, Actions for Heroes directs adults about how to have heart-to-heart chats with children (henceforth referred to as CHATS) and educate them about coping with COVID-19 related stressors and changes.

Storybook for Children – My Hero is You

“My Hero is You” is a book written for children around the world affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “My Hero is You” should be read by a parent, caregiver or teacher alongside a child or a small group of children. It is not encouraged for children to read this book independently without the support of a parent, caregiver or teacher.

Storybook for Children – My Hero is You (Hindi)

(Hindi) “My Hero is You” is a book written for children around the world affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “My Hero is You” should be read by a parent, caregiver or teacher alongside a child or a small group of children. It is not encouraged for children to read this book independently without the support of a parent, caregiver or teacher.

Guide – Actions for Heroes (Hindi)

(Hindi) Actions for Heroes is an accompaniment to ‘My Hero is You’ that will benefit caregivers and teachers reading ‘My Hero is You with children. This resource will support children, their caregivers and teachers during these exceptional times. It is recommended that adults read the storybook WITH children. As they read the storybook, Actions for Heroes directs adults about how to have heart-to-heart chats with children (henceforth referred to as CHATS) and educate them about coping with COVID-19 related stressors and changes.

Living with the Times, A Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Toolkit for Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Living with the Times: a mental health and psychosocial support toolkit for older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic has been developed by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings (IASC MHPSS RG). This resource includes posters with key messages for older adults on how to take care of their well-being and how they can provide support to those around them during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond

Doing What Matters in Times of Stress: An Illustrated Guide

Doing What Matters in Times of Stress is a WHO stress management guide for coping with adversity. This illustrated guide supports implementation of WHO’s recommendation for stress management. This guide is for anyone who experiences stress, ranging from parents and other carers to health professionals working in dangerous situations. It is for both people who flee war, losing all they have, and well protected people living in communities at peace. Anyone living anywhere can experience high levels of stress.