World Health Organization (WHO). Mental Health and COVID-19

Fear, worry, and stress are normal responses to perceived or real threats, and at times when we are faced with uncertainty or the unknown. So it is normal and understandable that people are experiencing fear in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MOHFW). Minding our Minds during the COVID-19

These can be difficult times for all of us as we hear about spread of COVID-19 from all over the world, through television, social media, newspapers, family and friends and other sources.

Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).COVID-19. Coping with Stress.

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a new disease and what could happen can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Addressing mental health during COVID-19

I don't usually remember my dreams. Last night was different. I dreamt I got the dreaded coronavirus. It was a rather ridiculous dream--my only symptom was male-pattern baldness--but then I thought about how everyone’s having COVID-19 dreams, in part because everyone’s having COVID-19 anxiety, and how for some that anxiety spirals into something much worse.

World Economic Forum. UN Global mental health crisis COVID-19 pandemic

A mental illness crisis is looming as millions of people worldwide are surrounded by death and disease and forced into isolation, poverty and anxiety by the pandemic of COVID-19, United Nations health experts say.

UNICEF. How Teenagers can Protect their mental health during COVID-19

Being a teenager is difficult no matter what, and the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is making it even harder. With school closures and cancelled events, many teens are missing out on some of the biggest moments of their young lives — as well as everyday moments like chatting with friends and participating in class.

European Society for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry(ESCAP). Coronavirus and mental health.

Everyone is being made aware of the physical effects of the Coronavirus and what we should look out for if symptoms arise. However, the mental effects of the virus itself are not yet known nor are we able to assess the effects of the fear generated by potential contamination.

World Federation For Mental Health (WFMH). COVID-19

Although the COVID-19 crisis is, in the first instance, a physical health crisis, it has the seeds of a major mental health crisis as well, if action is not taken. Good mental health is critical to the functioning of society at the best of times. It must be front and centre of every country’s response to and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MOHFW). Mental Health in the times of COVID-19 Pandemic.

The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences [NIMHANS] has been working with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India in effectively supporting the health care response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. One of the foremost concerns emerging from the different aspects of COVID-19 is its impact on mental health.

The Centre for Evidence-based Medicine(CEBM). Severe mental illness and risks from COVID-19

We found limited evidence suggesting people with severe mental illness may be experiencing greater psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic than the wider public.

American Psychiatric Association (APA). COVID-19 Coronavirus

To provide support in the response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), APA is collecting authoritative and timely resources in this information hub.

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP). COVID-19 information hub

This page provides regularly updated information about the RANZCP response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPSYCH) UK. Covid-19 and mental health

If you or someone you know is having treatment or taking medication to help manage a mental health problem, we have created these resources to support you during the COVID-19 pandemic

World Psychiatric Association (WPA). COVID-19 Resources

As psychiatrists and mental health professionals, we know it is not only the physical effects of COVID-19 that are detrimental for society, but also the mental health effects. As well as supporting people with mental ill health, supporting everybody’s mental health is key.

Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS). COVID

National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS). COVID-19 information

COVID-19 Mental Heath Guidelines

All India Institute of Medical Sciences. ( AIIMS). COVID Mental Health

Managing the Psychological Effects of Quarantine during COVID-19 Pandemic

Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER). COVID-19 information

International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP). External Resources COVID-19

The tools and resources on this page have been collated from varying countries and regions. Many online resources are now more widely available for use due to COVID-19.

International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP). Resources for COVID-19

IACAPAP is a non-profit organisation that supports global sharing of knowledge in child and mental health.