Front Line Resources

Managing your mental health is just as important as your physical health during times of crisis. Recommendations include:

Resting between shifts
Maintaining positive lifestyle behaviors such as physical activity and eating healthy
Staying connected to family/friends and sharing with trusted colleagues
Leveraging coping strategies that have worked well in the past
Avoiding alcohol and substance use
Being prepared for working with patients in distress or exacerbated mental health conditions

Read on for more guidance and resources for front line health care workers.

Emotional Health

National Center for PTSD: Managing Healthcare Workers' Stress Associated with the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak
Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress: Sustaining the Well-Being of Healthcare Personnel during Coronavirus and other Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Emergency Responders - Tips for Taking Care of Yourself
World Health Organization: Mental Health and Psychosocial Considerations During COVID-19 Outbreak
American Psychiatric Association: Coronavirus and Mental Health: Taking Care of Ourselves During Infectious Disease Outbreaks

Maine Peer Support Warmline

The collaboratively created Maine Peer Support Warmline for first responders and health care professionals is scaling up to meet COVID19 demand. It now has coverage 24/7 when other supports may not be available. The Intentional Warm Line is a 24/7 option during this challenging time.

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