Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

Free Online Mental Health Tools for Managing Depression and Anxiety During the Pandemic

24 Mar 2020

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The COVID-19 pandemic has tested not only our physical health but also our mental resilience. In this episode, we sit down with Paul Gionfriddo, President and CEO of Mental Health America (MHA), to explore the best mental health resources available during these uncertain times.Paul shares free and reliable online screening tools, expert-curated resources, and simple but effective self-care practices to manage stress, anxiety, and depression. From reducing isolation with technology to finding trustworthy sources of information, this conversation provides a roadmap for maintaining mental wellness through crisis.Whether you’re struggling personally or looking to support loved ones, this episode offers actionable tools to help you stay connected, informed, and hopeful.Link to MHA Free Online Mental Health Screening Tools: https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/Primary Topics Covered:Why the pandemic impacts mental health as much as physical healthPractical ways to manage stress and anxiety at homeHow to use MHA’s free online screening tools for depression and anxietyThe importance of reducing isolation and checking in with othersTrusted sources for accurate and supportive mental health informationAffordable and free mental health support options for the uninsuredSelf-care strategies for building resilience in uncertain timesTimestamps:00:00 – Introduction and context of the pandemic’s impact on mental health 00:33 – Launching a season focused on protecting mental health 00:58 – Guest introduction: Paul Gionfriddo of Mental Health America 02:48 – Why COVID-19 is a mental health crisis as well as a physical one 03:34 – The dangers of isolation and how to counter it 04:04 – Why phone and video check-ins matter more than ever 04:48 – Balancing accurate information with comfort and hope 07:06 – How MHA curates reliable mental health resources 07:37 – Free anxiety and depression screening tools explained 10:12 – The rise of telehealth and relaxed counseling access rules 11:10 – Mental health support for the uninsured 12:11 – Small, consistent self-care practices to manage stress 14:13 – Personal routines and hobbies as protective factors 15:12 – Why resilience is built in times of struggle 16:07 – Closing reminders: you are not alone + links to MHA resourcesExplore mental health and addiction treatment options at recovery.comFacebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/Terry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/

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Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

Free Online Mental Health Tools for Managing Depression and Anxiety During the Pandemic

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