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Coping with COVID19: Mental Health Matters Brought to you by the NC Psychological Foundation These are short episodes (5-15 minutes) for you with sound bites of information. We hope these will help you cope during this difficult time. 1st Things 1st: The Foundation of Mental Health Matters by Dr. Sandra Wartski 7 Findings from Psychological Science That Can Help by American Psychological Association (APA) ACE Your Day by Dr. Sandra Wartski Breathe and Smile by Dr. Roger Moore Co-parenting and Custody Sharing for Divorced/Separated Families by Dr. Eli Jerchower (Interviewed by Dr. Sandra Wartski) Coping With Corona Stress by Dr. Andy Short Disarming Racism by Dr. Talee Vang Finding Peace by Rabbi Steve Leder (interviewed on Today show) Guided Meditation of RAIN on Fears with Dr. Sandra Wartski introducing Dr. Tara Brach's Guided Meditation How We'll Fight the Next Deadly Virus by Dr. Paris Sabeti Humor Helps by Dr. Sandra Wartski Integrating Spiritual Connection by Dr. Tonya Armstrong (Interviewed by Dr. Sandra Wartski) Locus of Control and Mindfulness by Rogers Behavioral Health Clinicians Magination Press Story Time: A Feel Better Book for Little Worriers by Holly Brochman & Leah Bowen Magination Press Story Time: The Hugging Tree by Gillian Neimark (about building resilience) Making Your Own Mask by US Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams (from CDC website) Managing Mental Health by Dr. Jade Wu (interviewed by Laura Pellicer from WUNC) Mental Health Issues and Coping by Psych Hub “My Hero is You" Children's Story about fighting COVID-19 (by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings, co-chaired by WHO), read by Howard Donald. Download the book here. OCD Defined and Differentiated by Dr. Annette Perot Psychological First Aid Basics by Dr. Sandra Wartski Reframing Quarantine 15 by Dr. Sandra Wartski Resilience During a Time of Fear by Dr. Rick Hanson Self-Compassion Break in the Era of COVID-19 by Dr. Chris Germer The Self-Compassion Break with Melli O'Brien presenting meditation from Dr. Kristin Neff Survival Tips for Couples by Dr. Susan Orenstein (interviewed by Dr. Sandra Wartski) Shift Your State to Reconnect - With Your Child, With Anyone by Linda Graham, MFT & Dr. Laura Markham Survey of New Stress in America (C-SPAN interview) with Dr. Vaile Wright Surviving Trauma by Dr. Peter Levine Taking Care of Your Mental Health During COVID Pandemic (animated video) by CDC Tips for Managing Social Isolation by Psych Hub When This is All Over - Poem by Laura Kelly Fanucci and Video by Korey Rowe Do you have other topics that you would like to see developed into an episode? NCPF is dedicated to advocating for North Carolinians' mental health and their access to mental health care through providing public education about mental health, helping those in need through our disaster response network, and supporting psychologists to continue to provide highly effective care for our citizens. |
Announcements
Mindful Democracy: A Message from NCPA President, Dr. Nancy Laney (1/7/21)
Dear NCPA Colleagues,
As I watched yesterday’s events unfold in the democratic seat of our nation, I felt it vital for all of us to meditate on the principles of our Ethics Code. As we strive “to respect and protect civil and human rights”: may we continue to ground our words and work in fact and science; may we find resolutions that do not verbally or physically harm others where conflict may arise; may we treat all human beings justly regardless of age, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language, socioeconomic status and/or political affiliation; and may our psychological work continue to be a bastion of “helping the public in developing informed judgments and choices concerning human behavior.”
I hope that you find the resources below helpful should you need them.
NCPA Colleague Assistance: https://www.ncpsychology.org/colleague-assistance-helpline
From APA: Healing the Political Divide
In solidarity, safety, and peace,
Nancy Laney, PhD
NCPA President, 2020-2021
BCBSNC Removes Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing from Prior Authorization
Effective November 1, 2020, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina has removed psychological and neuropsychological testing from prior plan approval (PPA). PPA will no longer be required for psychological and neuropsychological testing. This change aims to help reduce provider administrative time and allow for continued access to medically necessary services. Click Here for more details.
Click here to see the timeline of NCPA’s advocacy efforts.
Thank you to NCPA leaders and the Insurance Committee for their tireless efforts in making our collective voice heard in this tremendous victory. NCPA advocates for psychologists, offers defense and solidarity, tells the truth freely, and places value on ourselves when no one else will do so.
Take pride, and tell friends about this courageous fighting formation for our profession!
NCPA Insurance Committee Members
Dr. Pamela Trent (Co-Chair), Dr. Mark Stein (Co-Chair), Dr. Tonya Armstrong, Dr. Lisa Cloyd, Dr. Bob Conder, Dr. Faith Cook, Dr. Charlie Cooper, Dr. Sonja Frison, Dr. Susan Hill (NCPA President-Elect), Dr. Christopher Ketchman, Dr. Jennifer Larson, Dr. Joanna Mussey, Dr. Cris Saffo (Chair, Independent Practice Committee)
APA Press Release Regarding the Mental Health Consequences of Recent High-Profile Violent Events Targeting African Americans
APA Voices Support for World Health Organization
Read here.