COVID-19 Resources
Information for our members and the community
We provide links to resources for you on how we can keep ourselves and our families safe and on ways to safeguard the wellbeing of clients and employees. The resources below were developed in response to COVID-19, but may be relevant in any pandemic or disaster.
Red Cross: Psychological First Aid for COVID-19 in Aotearoa New Zealand (PDF)
Sarb Johal - FREE Webinar: Useful Psychology Tools & Strategies for the Coronavirus Pandemic (PDF)
Ministry of Health general information including statistics
https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus
The World Health Organisation has an excellent resource although aimed at frontline workers, makes important points on wellbeing
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Outbreak: rights, roles and responsibilities of health workers….
https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/who-rights-roles-respon-hw-covid-19.pdf?sfvrsn=bcabd401_0
International LISTSERV dedicated to COVID and psychology's role/response to the pandemic
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YsHTRt5IIsgniLR-7rcNgOu64d96kLig?usp=sharing
RASNZ SERVICES DURING THE NATIONAL LOCKDOWN (PDF)
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Returning to a New Normal - webinar for the public, recorded 27 January, 2022
Psychologists worldwide unite to take action against violence in the home (PDF)
The supporting associations - Home-based violence (PDF)
How COVID-19 may impact mental health
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-future-brain/202003/how-covid-19-may-impact-mental-health
Briefing note on addressing mental health and psychosocial aspects of COVID-19 Outbreak- Version 1.1 (IASC) (PDF)
Save the Children:HOW TO TALK TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT CORONAVIRUS
https://www.savethechildren.org.nz/issues-and-concerns/covid-19
Talking to children about COVID-19: A parent resource- (National Association of School Psychologists- (Maryland, USA)
https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource
Putiputi & Puddy learn about the coronavirus
a book by Janet Peters and Paul Hirini
My Hero is You, Storybook for Children on COVID-19 (in 14 languages)
By the IASC (Interagency Standing Committee)
Coronavirus- A book for children (PDF)
by Elizabeth Jenner, Kate Wilson & Nia Roberts
The World Health Organisation: Doing What Matters in Times of Stress: An Illustrated Guide
https://www.who.int/publications-detail/9789240003927
Coronavirus: Mental health experts Janet Peters and David Codyre on combating fear, anxiety
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=12318077
Here to help - COVID-19 and anxiety
https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/infosheet/covid-19-and-anxiety
Tips for coping with coronavirus anxiety (PDF) from the Australian Psychological Society
Five ways to view coverage of the coronavirus (American Psychological Assocation)
https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/pandemics
Easing anxiety in the wake of the coronavirus- Australian Psychological Society
https://www.wellnessdaily.com.au/health/easing-anxiety-in-the-wake-of-coronavirus
Coronavirus: psychologists offer advice for maintaining positive health- Australian Psychological Society
https://www.psychology.org.au/About-Us/news-and-media/Media-releases/2020/Coronavirus-psychologists-offer-advice-for-mainta
Erika Giovanna Veloza, Psychologist, Family Studies, Especialist in Gender and Public Policies
The gender based violence (GBV) in times of COVID-19 (PDF)
Workplace issues
COVID-19 and psychology services: How to protect your patients and your practice (APA resource)
https://www.apaservices.org/practice/news/covid19-psychology-services-protection
Workplace preparedness – Covid-19
https://worksafe.govt.nz/managing-health-and-safety/novel-coronavirus-covid-19/workplace-preparedness-for-novel-coronavirus
The University of Auckland, Clinics Viral Outbreak Process 2020 (PDF)
Working remotely / Teleworking
Allied Health Aotearoa Best Practice Guide for Telehealth (PDF)
NZ Telehealth COVID-19 and Telehealth Provision for Health Providers (PDF)
ACC- Guidelines for the use of telepsychology in treatment of ACC clients (PDF)
British Psychological Society - Guidelines: Psychological assessment undertaken remotely (PDF)
Checklist for remote provision of psychological services (WORD doc)- Adapted from APA checklist by Brian Dixon (Director, Scientific Issues, New Zealand Psychological Society)
Effective therapy via video: top tips | British Psychological Society, Division of Clinical Psychology, Digital Healthcare Sub-Committee
Practical advice for professionals planning to offer video therapy download
Tips related to remote therapy provision | BABCP link
Working from home
Working from home with children
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/03/working-parents-school-closures-coronavirus/
Nine ways to make working from home easier
https://thespinoff.co.nz/business/18-03-2020/nine-ways-to-make-working-from-home-easier-in-a-covid-19-world/
Five tips for working from home amid covid-19
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/digital-leaders/202003/5-tips-working-home-amid-covid-19
