Behavioral Health Resources for Coronavirus

Kids pay attention to the news and what adults are saying. On Our Sleeves has expert resources and guides to help you manage life during COVID-19.

 

Talking to Kids About COVID-19

Coronavirus is in the headlines every day. If your children are curious and looking for answers, our behavioral health experts are here to help you talk with your kids about COVID-19.

 

Creating New Schedules and Routines

Before COVID-19, you had your routine and schedule. Life might look a little messy right now – and that’s okay. We have expert resources to help your new routine.

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Working From Home During COVID-19

If you are among the families trying to balance child care with remote work, we have some simple strategies you can use to problem solve and plan ahead to avoid challenging behavior.

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The New Self-Care

Most of us have been feeling different emotions because of COVID-19, our kids included. They may be feeling angry, frustrated, sad or anxious – we have ways you can help them process their thoughts and feelings.

More Self-Care Exercises and Idea Starters

 

Navigating Student Transitions due to COVID-19

Students, more than most, may be struggling with the transitions that have resulted from COVID-19. We’re here to help you navigate them through this time.

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Looking for Answers About Symptoms of COVID-19 in Kids?

Our experts at Nationwide Children's Hospital answer your questions about coronavirus, mask safety and more.

 

Teaching Mental Health

Teaching mental health to your family or friends might seem like a hard task, but we have easy-to-use educational tools and resources to help.

Download Our Mental Health Coloring Sheets

 

Warning Signs of Depression and Suicide from COVID-19 Fatigue

As we work together to build resilience in the community, it is important to stop and talk about some of the warning signs of mental health concerns and what we can do to help.

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Your Summer Mental Fitness Guide

This year, your summer might look a little different than in the past. On Our Sleeves has created a guide to help you maintain structure and keep your kids mentally fit.

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Videos

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5 Mental Health Benefits of Sunshine

5 Mental Health Benefits of Sunshine

Be sure to soak up the mental health benefits of sunshine! Here's what it can do for you.

Your child's use of the internet

Your Child's Use of the Internet

What exactly is screen time and how do you regulate it best for your child?

How to teach yourself love

How to Teach Yourself Love

It’s time to show yourself love. Most of us are able to find ways to show others that we care, but what are we doing for ourselves on a regular basis?

On Our Sleeves Interactive Tools

Looking for additional ways to talk to your kids about mental health? Try one of our interactive challenges or activities.

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The New Self-Care

Here are some idea starters and exercises to help practice self-care while you’re at home.

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Schedules and Routines

Life might look a little messy right now - and that’s okay. But we are here to provide some help and support for what that new routine and schedule look like.

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Working from Home

If you are among the families trying to balance child care with remote work, here are some simple strategies you can use to problem solve and plan ahead to avoid challenging behavior.

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10 Tips to Stay Mentally Healthy

Breaks from school and holidays can be stressful for you and your family. Here are 10 tips to help you stay mentally healthy. 

Indoor Boredom

Managing Indoor Boredom

Your guide to managing indoor boredom.

Mentally Fit Challenge

How to Talk to Your Kids About Mental Health

Here are tips for approaching difficult topics and initiating a healthy rapport with your child that will last a lifetime.

Mentally Fit Challenge

Routines for Young Children

Repetition, in the form of routines, has many benefits for children.

Convo Starters

Convo Starters

Ask your kids their favorite joke. Or the best thing about school. Our experts have conversation starters to help you encourage discussions about thoughts and feelings in everyday life.

Mentally Fit Challenge

Screen Time Resources

What exactly is screen time and how do you regulate it best for your child? Our behavioral health experts help answer all your questions about the internet and how your child uses it.

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Take the Kindness Challenge

Take the On Our Sleeves Kindness Challenge - now updated with virtual and at-home activities!

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Intentional Creativity®

The Intentional Creativity® method brings an innovative, groundbreaking, transformational approach to your busy life.

Additional Resources

Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety disorders affect one out of every eight children. Untreated, young people with anxiety disorders are at a higher risk to struggle in school and in their relationships with adults and peers.

Dealing with Loss

Dealing with Loss

While loss affects us in many different ways, it’s important to learn coping strategies for our mental health.

Adjustment Disorders

Adjustment Disorders

An adjustment disorder is an unhealthy emotional or behavioral reaction to a stressful event or change in a person’s life. The response happens within 3 months of the stressful event.