Psychological Resources
Early research has shown that a large number of survivors who were critically ill with COVID-19 demonstrate symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression and/or anxiety. There are proven, evidence-based treatments to help how you or a loved one may be feeling, as well as lots of free resources and information.
- PTSD Treatment: Information for Patients and Families
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): Resources for Managing Stress from the National Center for PTSD, US Department of Veteran’s Affairs. Includes free COVID Coach App and other free helpful apps. Do not have to be a veteran for access to this information.
- Research-backed treatment for PTSD:
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy information from the National Center for PTSD. Includes short helpful video.
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy information from the American Psychological Association
- Find a therapist who does Prolonged Exposure Treatment (USA)
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- Cognitive Processing Therapy information from the National Center for PTSD. Includes short helpful video.
- Cognitive Processing Therapy information from the American Psychological Association
- Find a therapist who does Cognitive Processing Therapy (Worldwide)
- Research-backed treatment for depression, loss and anxiety:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy information from the American Psychological Association
- Making sense of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Short helpful video.
- Find a therapist who does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (USA)
- Post Intensive Care Syndrome: a condition caused by critical illness and hospitalization that can present with physical, cognitive and emotional issues, long after the illness has passed.