SCP/APA COVID-19 Resources

Note: This content is for informational purposes only. Inclusion in this list does not indicate endorsement by the Society of Counseling Psychology.

SCP COVID-19 Response Webinars

• Challenging Racism and Xenophobia in time of COVID 19
• Holding Space A Community Check In for Counseling Psychologists and Trainees
• Practice in the Time of COVID19 A Supportive Discussion
• SCP Student Community Check In on COVID 19
• Work and Unemployment in the Time of COVID

Addressing Stigma & Xenophobia

• APA Calls for Destigmatizing Coronavirus
• Association president warns against spreading xenophobia along with virus
• Dr. Sherry Wang and the psychological impact of COVID-19
• Dr. Sherry Wang discussed the psychological impact of social isolation and the impact of xenophobia on the physical and psychological safety of Asian Americans
• Racial Equality & Social Justice
• An extensive list of resources and articles related to social justice and racial equality
• What leaders need to do (By Dr. Jean Lau Chin)
• Crisis Leadership During the Corona Pandemic & Xenophobia

DACA & COVID-19

• A Guide to Providing Mental Health Services to Immigrants Impacted by Changes to DACA and the COVID-19 Pandemic
• A resource for providing mental health services to immigrants impacted by the pandemic. Developed by a group of mental health providers and scholars who identify as immigrants, including current DACA recipients and individuals who are formerly undocumented.

Community Resources

• Community Toolbox
• Compiles resources from a variety of places regarding methods for community supports and practices
• COVID-19 for Undocumented Communities
• List of resources by state for members of undocumented communities
• CDC Communication Materials
• CDC offers free resources including video, handouts, flyers, fact sheets, and posters
• COVID-19 Multilingual Resource Hub
• The Asian American Studies Center at UCLA offers this searchable collection of online links and materials to help equip our diverse language communities with important information about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

Educational Resources

• APA electronic resources available for distance learning
• Free access to a variety of books and other academic materials offered during shut-down period.
• APA offers free access to Publication Manual and other resources through May 25
• To support academic libraries and their many patrons, we are providing temporary free access to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th and 7th editions), the Concise Guide to APA Style, and more than 160 other books published by APA Books through VitalSource and RedShelf.

Literature on COVID-19

• COVID-19 relevant free journal articles
• This free collection includes relevant psychological research published across the APA Journals portfolio. We will update this collection on an ongoing basis.

Mental Health Apps

• Woe Bot
• Developed by psychologists, designed to help develop insights and skills
• Sleep Stream
• App can produce calming sounds and soothing melodies to help sleep
• Headspace
• Designed to help incorporate skills of meditation and mindfulness for a few minutes each day
• Insight Timer
• An app with a free library of guided meditations

Mental Health Resources

• Improving behavioral and mental health
• Dr. Bryan Kim discusses the importance of keeping away from others in the public and offers some behavioral and mental health suggestions
• Seven crucial research findings that can help people deal with COVID-19
• Strategies for addressing mental health with accompanying research citations
• A podcast (and transcript) on COVID-19 anxiety
• A podcast conducted by Dr. Baruch Fischhoff on COVID-19 and the psychological effects of quarantine.
• A podcast (and transcript) on COVID-19 anxiety (Part 2)
• Part 2 of a podcast by Dr. Baruch Fischhoff on COVID-19 and the psychological effects of quarantine.
• CDC’s List of Resources for Stress and Coping
• A list of recommendations and resources addressing stress, mental health, and coping
• Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook
• A workbook designed to help address anxiety and build resilience during these difficult times
• Self-Care Tips
• A collection of resources aimed at helping with self-care during COVID-19
• A webportal for mental health resources
• A webportal hub that leads to several other organizations regarding COVID-19 resources

Research Practices

• Conducting research during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Advice from psychological researchers on protecting participants, animals and research plans.

Resources for Professionals

• A podcast (and transcript) on self-care for psychologists
• A podcast conducted by Dr. Erica Wise on why practitioners need to prioritize self-care
• How to protect your patients and your practice
• Resources on steps that professionals can take to prepare their practices, address patient concerns and manage anxiety in their communities
• Taking care of yourself: Healthcare provider well-being
• Concrete strategies for health care providers on how to manage stress during this challenging time
• Laws and regulations about telehealth across state lines
• A state-by-state guide to laws and regulations regarding telehealth services across state lines
• Providing Psychological Services in the Face of Uncertainty
• Dr. Zimmerman addressed frequently asked questions on issues surrounding telehealth and practice innovations during this time of rapid change
• National Academy of Medicine Resources for Clinicians
• Resources to support the health and well-being of clinicians during COVID-19
• Liability protections for health care professionals
• The American Medical Association compiled a list of resources regarding liability protections for health care professionals
• SAMHSA’s Disaster Kit
• This toolkit arms disaster recovery workers with materials that aid in responding effectively to the general public during and after a disaster, and in dealing with workplace stress
• Guidance for Tele-Assessment
• Discussion on principles for conducting teleassessment

Hubs for Even More Resources

• AACAP COVID-19 Resource Library
• Resource library maintained by American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
• COVID-19 Resource List
• Comprehensive list maintained by Kelsey E. Clark, MS of Drexel University
• COVID-19 Pandemic Resource List
• List maintained by the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
• NASP COVID-19 Resource List
• Hub by National Association of School Psychologists with information on education, resources for families

Supervision & Training

• APA Commission on Accreditation COVID-19 updates
• The Commission on Accreditation is having discussions to formulate guidance regarding accreditation and OPCA staff are working to communicate this guidance as it is formulated.
• COVID-19 Education FAQs 
• Addressing issues affecting graduate students, postdocs, interns and faculty with supervision and training responsibilities.
• Advice for psychology supervisors and trainees on caring for patients during the COVID-19 crisis
• As public health and education officials continue to monitor the spread of the coronavirus, here is advice for supervisors and trainees at psychology training programs on how to prepare for and adapt to fluctuating circumstances specific to patient care
• Statement from APPIC Board of Directors
• Recommendations by the APPIC Board of Directors to support trainees during current pandemic

Teaching/Instructor Resources

• Chronicle of Higher Education and Coping with the Coronavirus (FREE)
• How faculty members can support students in traumatic times
• Psychology lesson plans made available to all teachers by APA
• In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, APA Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools (TOPSS) has made psychology unit lessons available freely for the benefit all teachers.

Telehealth Resources

• Free CE series on telepsychology best practice
• For a limited time, APA’S four-part Continuing Education in Psychology series “Telepsychology Best Practice 101” is available free of charge
• Comparing telehealth platforms
• A review of three telehealth platforms (Doxy.me, thera-LINK and Zoom) by a panelist
• Checklist for providing telehealth services
• An office and technology checklist for providers when conducting telehealth sessions
• Telehealth coverage policies
• A list compiled by the Center for Connected Health on third-party payer policies regarding telehealth coverage

Resource list compiled by the SCP COVID-19 Special Task Group

This list of resources was updated as of 04/22/2020. As more resources become available, please visit our comprehensive list of COVID-19 Digital Resources.  If you have any recommendations or suggestions of materials or resources to be added, please contact Mark Taracuk at [email protected] or Maggie Klotz at [email protected]