Mental Health Links
Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 2:54PM Important Links for those suffering from depression during this time
Various reliable medical/health authorities are noting the possibility of Covid-19 associated rises in depression and suicides, especially among the elderly (see link below for info recently published in Lancet Psychiatry).
To mitigate this risk in our communities, it can be helpful to provide info on resources specific to mental health assistance.
If you have the space, perhaps you could encourage anyone feeling lonely, disconnected, depressed, or anxious to reach out, and you could include the relevant links (given below) so they know who to contact.
Stay safe and healthy, and Thank you for keeping us electronically in touch with each other every day!
Virginia
links:
1-800-SUICIDE
Call 1-800-784-2433 if you are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including thoughts of suicide
https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/mental-health-covid-19
Lancet article (free access): https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(20)30171-1/fulltext