The outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) may be stressful. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children.

In this video, Aiysha Malik, Mental Health expert at the World Health Organization, speaks with Sari Setiogi, Head of WHO's Social Media and Media Monitoring, about coronavirus and mental health on March 10.

Here are some further resources for those seeking help with mental health issues at this time:

• Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Mental Health Considerations during COVID-19 Outbreak  from World Health Organization
• Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association
• Helpful Expert Tips and Recommendations from Anxiety and Depression Association of America
• Coronavirus Information and Resources from NAMI
• Laura Fuller, PhD, spoke with the Iowa City Press-Citizen about some mental health tips and the Cedar Rapids Gazette about how canceling events can take a toll on mental health.
• Mindfulness Resources from UI Hospitals and Clinics

Resources for talking to children

The University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital has put together resources to talk to children and teens about COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Other resources:

• American Academy of Adolescent and Child Psychiatry: Talking to children about Coronavirus
• The New York Times: How to talk to Kids about Coronavirus
• NPR: What Kids Want to Know about Coronavirus... in comic form
• Uniformed Service University: Helping homebound children during the COVID-19 outbreak
• Zero to Three: Tips for Families
• Psychology Today: Reassuring Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic
• National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) 

More help is available from providers at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics if needed.