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Rotary Tuesday, April 28, 2020 Club Meeting Little Rock The health of our members, staff and guests is our top priority. That�s why, as requested by Governor Hutchinson, Meets at Great Hall William J. Mayor Scott and on recommendations of the CDC, the executive committee has made the decision to cancel our weekly Clinton Presidential Library physical meetings to help limit the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) 1200 President Clinton Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 11:30 a.m. Pre meeting entertainment, Judge Vic Fleming on guitar Time: Tuesday at 11:30 AM
12:00 noon Program In This Issue Panel: Business Heroes during COVID19: Jay Chesshir, Moderator Rotary Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Phil Brandon, Rock Town Distillery; Steve Harrison, Natural State Laboratories; Patrick Thank you Volunteers Schueck, Lexicon Fabricators and Constructors; Dean Lawrence UA Little Rock Published on 04/27/2020
Jay Chesshir, President and CEO, Little Rock Upcoming Programs Regional Chamber of Commerce - On May 19, 2006, Jay Chesshir became the 15th President and CEO of the Member to Member Information Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce in its 143-year to Share history.He began his career at the Little Rock Regional Chamber in February 2005, serving as Economic Development Vice President, Senior Staff Executive for Fifty Club Leaders for the Future, and Executive Director of the Metro Little Rock Alliance, an eleven county marketing coalition Henry C. Kelley Jr. dedicated to central Arkansas�s becoming recognized as President the premier location for new and expanding business within the mid-south.
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Phil Brandon is the Founder and Head Distiller at Rock Town Distillery. Phil is one of many who lost their job (his was in telecommunications) during the 2009 global downturn. He decided that Dennis R. Hunt rather than look for a new �corporate� job, he would build something long-lasting and a legacy Treasurer-Elect for future generation and start the first distillery in Arkansas since prohibition. He has won double gold medals for bourbon and gin at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, won US Micro Whisky of the Year in Jim Murray�s Whisky Bible and achieved ratings of as high as 94 on his vodkas. Ellon Cockrill Secretary Steve Harrison, CEO, Natural State Laboratories brings over 20 years of experience as a top- performing sales and management executive in the area of team building and leadership achieving exceptional results. Steve started his career in Christopher Robert healthcare administration with Baptist Health in Little Bahn Rock, Arkansas after completing his business Public Image Chair administration degree from Baylor University and his master�s in healthcare administration at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. He transitioned into the area of sales after 5 years of management Natalie Ghidotti experience where he has excelled the last 20 years Club Director as a top performer for companies that range from start-ups to Fortune 100�s. Steve achieved incredible success in his career with Amgen, the largest biotech company in the U.S., where Steve was a Chairman�s Circle top performer in 2005 Rocky W Goodman and 2006, the year in which Amgen was named Forbes Company of the Year. Through Steve�s Club Director diverse experience in the medical and health and wellness space, he possesses an intense focus to help lead teams in creating solutions for healthcare professionals in the area of education of pain management, overuse of opioid medications and the importance of creating compliant practices in the role of drug testing utilization. He continues to help lead the crusade of changing the landscape of prescription medication utilization through appropriate understanding of pharmacogenetic profiles Walter D. Lomax III to assess how patients metabolize medications to aid in the overall reduction of drug interactions Club Director and adverse events. Steve serves on the board of the Central Arkansas Fellowship of Christian Athletes, is married to his wonderful wife Mindy and they have 3 children. The Harrison�s reside in Little Rock, Arkansas. Anne T. Mourning Patrick Schueck, President & CEO, Lexicon Fabricators and Club Director Constructors, a leading provider of construction management, fabrication, erection, mechanical installation and plant management services, providing up to four million man-hours Nathaniel Noble MBA annually. Under his leadership, the company has grown to Club Director include Lexicon Industrial Constructors, Prospect Steel and Custom Metals, Heritage Links and Lexicon Energy Services.
During his tenure, Schueck has overseen many of Lexicon�s largest steel fabrication and erection contracts, including the expansion of the McCormick Center in Chicago; AT&T Cynthia Van Stadium, formerly Cowboys Stadium, in Arlington; Veckhoven ThyssenKrupp Galvanizing Lines and Melt Shop in Calvert, Treasurer Alabama; NASA Stennis A3 Test Stand in Mississippi; and numerous Nucor Corporation projects. He is a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, where he received a degree in civil engineering. Ashvin P. Vibhakar Club Director Born and raised in Little Rock, Schueck gives his time freely to state nonprofit organizations. A three-time cancer survivor, he considers it a privilege to support Arkansas Children�s, where he is a member of the board of directors. He also Jason Chacko serves on the boards for the American Institute of Steel Interact Club Sponsor Construction, Boys & Girls Club of Central Arkansas, Little Rock Regional Chamber�s Fifty for the Future and US Bank. In addition, he is a member of the American Contractors Insurance Group Executive Committee, National Steel Bridge Alliance Executive Committee, University of Arkansas College of Engineering Elizabeth G. Clogston Dean�s Advisory Council and Arkansas Academy of Civil Engineering. He is the former chairman of Service Projects Chair the American Red Cross Greater Arkansas Chapter. Schueck is the proud parent of Mason, Ava and Hayden.
Dean Larry Whitman, UA Little Rock earned his Robin Connell Bachelors� degree in Mechanical Engineering Design Membership Chair Technology from Oklahoma State University where he also earned his Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management. He then spent ten years in the aerospace industry as a practicing engineer in Texas where he earned his Professional Engineers license. He joined the Automation & Robotics Research Institute (ARRI) of the University of Mary Catherine Texas at Arlington where he worked with the local Tuggle aerospace industry on projects. He then joined the Membership Chair Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Wichita State University as an Assistant Professor in 1999 where he progressed through the ranks of Associate Professor and Professor. He served as the Associate Dean Jordan L. Beard for Undergraduate Education for the College of Engineering Club Programs Chair at Wichita State University. He is a Professor of Systems Engineering at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He has received external funding through the National Science Foundation and from industry partners. He is a member of Rotary 99 since his arrival in Little Rock. Joyce E Taylor Sergeant-at-Arms Zoom meeting log in for Tuesday, April 28, 2020 - Please note, for security purposes you will be required to enter the meeting password: 004985 Ardyth Neill Club 99 Foundation Topic: Rotary Club of Little Rock Weekly Meeting Chair Time: Apr 28, 2020 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Club 99 Foundation Join Zoom Meeting Trustee https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83777218832?pwd=WW9ySWtJL2NQQ2t3Si9BMDlTQTN5Zz09 Karen H. Fetzer Club Executive Meeting ID: 837 7721 8832 Secretary Password: 004985 One tap mobile +13126266799,,83777218832#,,#,004985# US (Chicago) +19294362866,,83777218832#,,#,004985# US (New York) Lael Foster Secretary Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US Rachel O'Neal +1 301 715 8592 US Club Director +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 837 7721 8832 Password: 004985 Suzanne Peyton Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kHe1iMqz7 Club Director
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By Karen H. Fetzer on Monday, April 27, 2020 Thomas Pownall 99ers suited up and showed up last week at the LRSD/UAMS Day Camp for children of healthcare Club Director workers at UAMS. Thank you for taking care of the children, getting them to class, getting their breakfast and providing a little entertainment to start thier day. Special thank you to Beth Mason and Past President Aaron Lubin for coordinating the project. Cynthia VanWinkle Monday Tuesday Club 99 Foundation Bobby Levy Wendy Wood Trustee Drew Harper Patty Barker Kristen Dickens Jennifer Owens Buie Courtney Little Matt Buie Greg Flesher Club 99 Foundation President Hank Kelley David Menz Treasurer Wednesday Thursday Laura Lee Melton Patricia Blick Matt Olson Ken Harrison Brett Parker Club 99 Foundation Natalie Ghidotti Karen Moulton Trustee Rick Lorence Kim Battle Debbie Davis Jay Gadberry Alfred Lewis Williams Friday Everyday Club 99 Foundation Trustee Kerri McCoy Beth Mason Susan Johnson Aaron Lubin George Herts Mike Poore Sonya Schmidt Rick Fleetwood Murphy Assistant Governor
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We are thrilled to be partnering with our dear friend Ken Clark, MFT on the Thanks A Billion project, a 30-day journey of conquering fear with gratitude. In a time where anxiety about the future is wreaking havoc on the minds of so many, the Thanks A Billion Project project seeks to amplify how a daily "Thank You" to someone or something can shift our mindset in the midst of chaos. This has truly been a labor of love and we are so excited for everyone to benefit from this project. We encourage you to take the time to read our blog post, check out the videos and subscribe to the daily emails to harness the power of gratitude. https://bit.ly/3ayFn6q
From 99er Wendy Ward - an extensive list of resources:
Belgian-Dutch Study: Why in times of COVID-19 you should not walk/run/bike close behind each other: What is a safe distance when running, biking and walking during COVID-19 times? It is further than the typical 1�2 meter as prescribed in different countries. Read more.
Sleep Resources by Age � This guide, while assembled by Children�s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), covers sleep resources for all ages from expectant mothers and infants through later adulthood.
How to Prevent Loneliness in a Time of Social Distancing � With increasing numbers of people isolated because of quarantine and social distancing, COVID-19 is not the only public health threat we should be worried about�loneliness is one as well. This article discusses this in greater detail and offers practical steps to address this.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public -Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others.
Managing Stress Associated with the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak � The COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak has the potential to increase stress and anxiety, both because of the fear of catching the virus and also because of uncertainty about how the outbreak will affect us socially and economically. The National Center for PTSD provides practical steps you can take to improve your wellbeing.
The Science of Wellbeing (now free) � In this course you will engage in a series of challenges designed to increase your own happiness and build more productive habits. As preparation for these tasks, Professor Laurie Santos reveals misconceptions about happiness, annoying features of the mind that lead us to think the way we do, and the research that can help us change. You will ultimately be prepared to successfully incorporate a specific wellness activity into your life.
APA Primer: Keeping Your Distance to Stay Safe � With the number of COVID-19 cases increasing every day, psychologists from the APA offer insights on how to separate yourself from others, while still getting the social support you need.
Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19 � The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID- 19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger, these resources from the CDC aim to help in this regard.
Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health: Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak � Published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a comprehensive guide to managing your mental health in the context of social distancing, quarantine, and isolation.
Free virtual recovery meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic � During this pandemic, many in- person recovery meetings have been canceled or been made difficult to attend due to current safety measures. This resource offers online recovery support groups which will be available five times daily at 9AM, 12PM, 3PM, 6PM, and 9PM EST, along with one daily family and loved one recovery support meeting at 8PM EST. All recovery meetings are non-denominational, agnostic to any specific recovery pathway, and are open to anyone.
How Loneliness from Coronavirus Isolation Takes Its Toll � From the New Yorker, �For the past century, human life has focussed increasingly on money and material belongings, which, especially with technology, led to neglect of human relationships. Now that we�re suddenly stuck at home, the best means of surviving, psychologically and biologically, is to interact with people by whatever means available� Wysa: An AI-drive tool set meant to assist individuals with stress, depression & anxiety that states that it uses emperically supported interventions from CBT, DBT, and other areas. Wysa has indicatd that, until the current situation surrounding COVID-19 resolved, their AI chat and other tool packs for anxiety and isolation support will remain free.
Mindfulness Exercise � Some amount of distress during the current pandemic is to be expected. Below is a list of mindfulness exercises curated by William Robiner PhD, clinical psychologist at University of Minnesota to help manage that distress: 4 minute working with difficulty meditation 6 minute working with self-criticism meditation 10 minute working with anger meditation 10 minute feeling overwhelmed meditation 12 minute working with stress and difficult emotion meditation 25 minute working with difficulty meditation
Resources for Parents Kids and the New Normal � Dr. Dara Steinberg of @ColumbiaPsych understands the struggles many #parents and caregivers are experiencing during the #COVID19 pandemic. Listen to the valuable advice she offered from her own home. #parenting #staypositive @columbia #kids
Children�s story book released to help children and young people cope with COVID-19 � A new story book that aims to help children understand and come to terms with COVID-19 has been produced by a collaboration of more than 50 organizations working in the humanitarian sector, including the World Health Organization, the United Nations Children�s Fund, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and Save the Children.
West Virginia University Medicine Children�s COVID Resources for Parents and Children � Our colleagues at WVUMC have compiled a comprehensive groups of resources to help parents and children talk about and cope with the current pandemic. This includes Educational and Home Ideas, COVID Parenting Resources, COVID Autism Resources, and a video focused on talking to children about COVID.
Spanish-language story for children about COVID � Written by Ana M. Gomez, licensed professional counselor, a free downloadable book to help children understand the Coronavirus and COVID-19.
COVID-19 Resources Specific for Individuals with I/DD and ASD and their Families � From our colleagues at University of Colorado School of Medicine, a comprehensive summary of resources specific to those with or caring for intellectual or developmental disability as well as Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Helping kids cope with emergencies (CDC) � Regardless of your child�s age, he or she may feel upset or have other strong emotions after an emergency. Some children react right away, while others may show signs of difficulty much later. How a child reacts and the common signs of distress can vary according to the child�s age, previous experiences, and how the child typically copes with stress.
How to talk to and support your children/teens/young adults regarding COVID-19 This guide was put together by Joshua G. Kellison, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist at the DBT Center of Arizona Support ChildTeen During COVID-19
Social Story Book for Children about COVID-19: �Something Strange Happened in my City� � From Dr. Shu-Chen Jenny Yen, developmental psychologist at California State University, Fullerton. This book is for parents, guardians, and educators to help children aged 3-8 understand the coronavirus pandemic. This can be a scary time for children and they may not understand why they need to stay indoors, or what is going on in the world. One of the best ways caretakers can help young children cope is by sharing age-appropriate information, reassuring their safety, and learning about the many people working to fight the virus. Audio book available here.
Resources for Parents and Caregivers for Wellness, Resilience, Coping, and Support During COVID- 19 � From CHOP, an overview of their comprehensive approach to bolstering their doctors, nurses, and all other staff keeping the hospital open through the current challenge.
The Comfort Ability Program COVID-19 (free resources) � The Comfort Ability Program (CAP) in response to COVID-19 have created some new online services for kids with pain and their parents that are open to the community.
How to handle Autism-related clinical care during social distancing and school/program closures � From Autism Speaks, tips help prepare for service adjustments caused by COVID-19 precautions.
Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with the Coronavirus Disease 2019 � From the The National Child Traumatic Stress Network, information for parents and caregivers about infectious disease outbreaks in your community. Knowing important information about the outbreak and learning how to be prepared can reduce stress and help calm likely anxieties. This resource will help parents and caregivers think about how an infectious disease outbreak might affect their family� both physically and emotionally�and what they can do to help their family cope.
National Public Radio piece � Dr. Mary Alvord https://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2020-03- 24/maintaining-your-mental-health-during-coronavirus American Psychological Association https://www.apa.org/practice/programs/dmhi/research- information/social-distancing https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/pandemics https://www.apa.org/practice/programs/dmhi/research-information/pandemics https://www.apa.org/practice/programs/dmhi/research-information/social-distancing
Related research from APA https://www.apa.org/news/apa/2020/03/covid-19-research-findings https://www.apa.org/research/action/speaking-of-psychology/coronavirus-anxiety
Consortium for Science-based Information about Children, Youth and Families (CSICYF) www.infoaboutkids.org (This is an evidence-based web resource center developed by 7 APA divisions � 7, 15, 16, 37, 43, 53, 54.) https://infoaboutkids.org/blog/parents-and-covid-19-helping- your-children/
Child Trends https://www.childtrends.org/publications/resources-for-supporting-childrens-emotional- well-being-during-the-covid-19-pandemic
Dr. Rosenthal (psychologist), New York City https://manhattanpsychologygroup.com/4-key-ways-to- cope-with-the-social-impact-of-coronavirus/
American Academy of Pediatrics https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health- issues/conditions/chest-lungs/Pages/2019-Novel-Coronavirus.aspx
Center on the Developing Child https://developingchild.harvard.edu/stress-resilience-and-the-role-of- science-responding-to-the-coronavirus-pandemic/
Positive Coaching Alliance, regarding youth athletes https://positivecoach.org/ask-pca/dealing-with- disappointment-during-coronavirus-cancellations-postponements/? utm_source=pcaemail&utm_campaign=devzone&utm_content=button
National Association of School Psychologists https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and- publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking- to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource
National Traumatic Stress Network https://www.nctsn.org/resources/parent-caregiver-guide-to- helping-families-cope-with-the-coronavirus-disease-2019 https://www.nctsn.org/resources/simple- activities-children-and-adolescents
Early Learning Nation: http://earlylearningnation.com/2020/03/a-parents-guide-to-surviving-covid- 19-8-strategies-to-keep-children-healthy-and-happy/
Harvard Graduate School of Education: https://www.gse.harvard.edu/news/uk/20/03/helping- children-cope-coronavirus-and-uncertainty
Zero to Three https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/3210-tips-for-families-coronavirus
Resources for Children
Video Gaming (for teens) related to spreading outbreaks https://www.ndemiccreations.com/en/22- plague-inc
Home Biofeedback Tools for Children and Teens � Compiled by or colleagues in APA DIV54, several tools for home implementation of biofeedback for children and adolescents.
ABSOLUTE EHS: Environmental, Health and Safety Consulting and Support Services: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dggEBYJNEQ0
National Public Radio https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/just-for- kids-a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirus https://www.npr.org/2020/03/13/815715527/the-buzz- on-bee-barf-sticky-science-behind-bumblebee-vomit PBS https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus
Free Subscriptions for Children: https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/135609/list-of-education-companies- offering-free-subscriptions/?fbclid=IwAR1rJJfeWcU-eD8B1Ak97E8g_w9UThq54lo- 6kPKQsq_ltODtc1zXhN-HKU
Science: https://www.facebook.com/TheScienceMom/posts/2555301844707352?hc_location=ufi
Math: https://www.weareteachers.com/best-math-websites/? fbclid=IwAR31ycYhzbbVpQhalduTteXUFfTa43Iqropiq-5Z82jofVpr8k- dkyYj6SY#.XnAV7rkdwWw.facebook
Educational shows
Netflix: Brainchild, The Who Was? Show, Julie�s Greenroom (about the arts), Ask the StoryBots, The Magic School Bus Disney +: Brain Games, National Geographic PBS: Wild Kratts, Xavier Riddle, Reading Rainbow, Between the Lions, Peg + Cat Amazon Prime: Horrible Histories (for slightly older kids in late elementary, middle school) Educational apps: from Originator Kids: Endless Alphabet, Endless Reader and Endless Numbers; Raz-Kids and Kiddopia.
Resources for Professionals
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The psychological impact of quarantine and how to reduce it: rapid review of the evidence -From The Lancet, the findings of a review of the psychological impact of quarantine spanning three electronic databases.
How health anxiety influences responses to viral outbreaks like COVID-19 � From the Journal of Anxiety Disorders, a guide to What all decisionmakers, health authorities, and health care professionals need to know Health Anxiety.pdf
COVID-19 and aging, from the APA Committee on Aging � Older adults vary in their needs, their risks, and their ability to engage in active coping during the crisis. As such, responses to the COVID- 19 outbreak should not solely depend on chronological age as criterion in policies, medical decisions, or allocation of resources. Treating age 60 or 65 and above as a cutoff for discussions of risk for hospitalization or mortality related to COVID-19 obscures tremendous differences across subgroups of older adults. And efforts to assist in coping with the disease need to account for these varying circumstances.
Psychological Effects of Quarantine During the Coronavirus Outbreak: What Healthcare Providers Need to Know � From the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress, a review of the psychological effects of quarantine, as well as strategies for how healthcare providers can care for their patients� and their own mental well-being during periods of quarantine.
Leadership in Times of Crisis � Performance in times of stress or threatening events can be a defining moment in the life of a physician leader. Regardless of how well a leader may have done in the day-to-day guidance of a clinic or a cause or a team, the action and reaction during a time of crisis has substantially more perceptual impact among teams, customers and patients. This article from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Leadership Rounds offers a few tips to help focus crisis leadership.
Confidentially Speaking: Staying Calm &Reducing Fear During the Pandemic � From the Cooper Employee Assistance Program, 9 tips on how to manage stress during the current pandemic. Speaking of Psychology: Coronavirus Anxiety � A podcast from the American Psychological Association that explores the connections between psychological science and everyday life, this week discussing the fear about the coronavirus that has gripped the world.
Technical Note: Protection of Children during the Coronavirus Pandemic � Infectious diseases like COVID-19 can disrupt the environments in which children grow and develop. Disruptions to families, friendships, daily routines and the wider community can have negative consequences for children�s well-being, development and protection. In addition, measures used to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19 can expose children to protection risks. Home-based, facility-based and zonal- based quarantine and isolation measures can all negatively impact children and their families. From The Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action, this brief is to support child protection practitioners to better respond to the child protection risks during a COVID-19 pandemic. Part 1 presents the potential child protection risks COVID-19 can pose to children.
Physicians and Health Systems Can Reduce Fear Around COVID-19 � We are at a time, unfortunately, of significant public uncertainty and fear of �the coronavirus.� Mixed and inaccurate messages from national leaders in the setting of delayed testing availability have heightened fears and impeded a uniformity in responses, medical and preventive. Here is yet another way to help.
Health Care Provider Wellness
FACE COVID � a set of practical steps for responding effectively to the Corona crisis, using the principles of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
Resources for Professionals for Wellness, Resilience, Coping, and Support During COVID-19 � From CHOP, an overview of their comprehensive approach to bolstering their doctors, nurses, and all other staff keeping the hospital open through the current challenge.
University of Colorado Health Care ProviderWell-Being Primer � Compiled by Helen L. Coons, Ph.D., ABPP and colleagues, a collection of concrete strategies to help manage stress during this challenging time.
Updates from the Association of American Medical Colleges � For those of you teaching or otherwise working in medical colleges, the AAMC has remained in regular communication with its membership to provide relevant updates for educators and students.
UK NHS Guidance for planners of the psychological response to stress experienced by hospital staff associated with COVID: Early Interventions � An overview, as well as a list of Do�s and Don�ts in guiding responses to impacted hospital staff.
COVID-19 Mental Health Impacts: Resources for Psychiatrists � With COVID-19 evolving rapidly across the world, APA�s Committee on Psychiatric Dimensions of Disasters and the APA�s Council on International Psychiatry compiled the following list of resources for psychiatrists. The resources cover not only the physical impact of the coronavirus, but on its potential mental health and psychosocial issues and responses. The resources also include a section on telepsychiatry, to prepare for the possibility of isolation and/or quarantine.
Psychiatric Patients and Pandemics � What can psychiatric clinicians do to keep their patients healthy in this coronavirus time? Ideas from Col. (Ret.) Elspeth Cameron Ritchie, MD, MPH
Understanding and Addressing Sources of Anxiety Among Health Care Professionals During the COVID-19 Pandemic � Tait Shanafelt, the Chief Wellness Officer at Stanford did focus groups with providers and broke down responses into themes and potential action items.
COVID-19 and Anxiety: Actionable Tools for the Care Team Discussion with Martin Hsia, Psy.D. � A a clear-minded, clinical analysis of the mental health aspects of the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic meant to assist physicians, healthcare professionals and patients alike by addressing a wide range of subjects, including how clinicians can help patients deal with their mental health during a pandemic, monitor and support their own mental health, ease elevated stress levels of patients suffering from anxiety and OCD and help minimize disturbing, disruptive thoughts related to COVID-19.
COVID-Ready Communication Skills � From University of Washington, a guide for health care professionals everywhere. From their website �practical advice on how to talk about some difficult topics related to COVID-19. Building on our experience studying and teaching communication for 2 decades, we�ve drawn on our networks to crowdsource the challenges and match them with advice from some of the best clinicians we know. If you know our work, you�ll recognize some familiar themes and also find new material. It�s incomplete and imperfect. But it�s a start.�
Resources to Support the Health and Well-Being of Clinicians During COVID-19 � From the National Academy of Medicine, resources with more information on how to support the health and well-being of clinicians during public health emergencies, including the COVID-19 response.
Resources for Rehabilitation Professionals and People with Disabilities � From APA Division 22 (Rehabilitation Psychology), a list of COVID-19 Resources for Rehabilitation Professionals and People with Disabilities on our Division webpage.
Intensive Care Society: Wellbeing Resource Library � The Intensive Care Society have shared their new wellbeing resource pack developed with Dr Julie Highfield, Clinical Psychologist which aims to improve our understanding of psychological wellbeing at work, the impact reduced wellbeing can have and what we can do in response, and includes tips for dealing with extraordinary situations such as COVID-19 and everyday working in critical care.
Psychosocial Support Plan for Health Care Workers and Providers � Originally developed by the British Columbia Health Care System in 2012 as an Influenza Response Plan, this guide provides information for navigating Psychosocial Support for Health Care Workers and Providers.
Caring for Yourself & Others During Covid-19 Pandemic: Managing Healthcare Workers� Stress � From the Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare, a webinar focused on managing healthcare workers� stress. Download the referenced Stress First Aid Self-Care Organizational Handout.
Montefiore Training on Anxiety and COVID-19 � A webinar for healthcare workers and related sectors focused on teaching skills to get you through this time, for both short and long term distress.
Coping Through Acceptance and Change � An infographic reminding of us what we can change to help us focus our efforts, as well as what we can change and therefor can strive to accept through mindfulness and other strategies. Also good for printing and displaying in the areas where you work as a frequent reminder.
Square Breathing � A mindfulness tool the clinicians of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine often teach patients, you may find this helpful yourselves during some of the more difficult moments in navigating this current challenge.
Preventing and Coping with Secondary Traumatic Stress � Secondary traumatic stress (STS) occurs when a person bears witness to others� trauma. This printable guide reminds us of signs to look for and what to do to cope with this.
Resources for Healthcare Works with Children and Elderly Parents � Compiled at CHOP, this PDF provides resources and suggestions for healthcare workers who also care for children and aging parents at home.
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