COVID-19: Resources for Clinicians and Researchers
SAHM members – clinicians, researchers, educators, and advocates – are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. SAHM will be monitoring and sharing guidance and resources with members as this pandemic evolves. We hope that these resources for clinicians, researchers and patients/families, as well as information about self-care, are helpful.
Clinical Resources
Physicians and APRNs
CDC Resources for Healthcare Professionals
- Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for healthcare professionals caring for COVID-19 patients, including infection control, personal protective equipment, home care, and persons under investigation
WHO Resources: COVID-19 Pandemic
- Comprehensive global information about the pandemic and resources on epidemiology, prevention, preparedness, and technical guidance
- Articles and webinars related to COVID-19 epidemiology, clinical management, public health preparedness, and patient information
- Questions and Answers from the DEA regarding the national drug supply, electronic prescribing of controlled substance, and telemedicine
Critical Updates on COVID-19 from the American Academy of Pediatrics
- Resources for clinicians including clinical guidance, information on personal protective equipment, telemedicine, and physician wellness tips
Novel Coronavirus Information Center
- Elsevier’s free health and medical research on the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and COVID-19
Psychologists
Resources for Psychologists during Pandemics/Disaster Mental Health Information
- Resources for Psychologists including working remotely, clinical strategies, and the mental health and psychosocial aspects of the pandemic.
Dieticians
COVID-19 Recommendations from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Resources related to food safety, access to food during the pandemic, evidence regarding supplements.
COVID-19 from the National Association of Social Workers
- Resources to help social workers including helping people in special populations, self-care, telehealth, and ethical considerations
Research Resources
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) R&D (WHO)
- Resources related to identification of critical research questions and acceleration of priority research such as diagnostics, vaccines, and therapeutics for this novel coronavirus
Coronavirus Disease 2019: Information for NIH Applicants and Recipients of NIH Funding:
- NIH webpage with information for NIH applicants and recipients of NIH funding, containing information about proposal submission/award management, human subjects/clinical trials, animal welfare, peer review, and funding opportunities specific to COVID-19, as well as other general resources.
Novel Coronavirus Information Center
- Elsevier’s free health and medical research on the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and COVID-19
Academic Productivity
Why You Should Ignore All That Coronavirus-Inspired Productivity Pressure
Resources for Patients and Families
NYC Health Department guidance on sex and COVID-19
Quaranteenagers: Strategies for Parenting in Close Quarters
- NYT article with helpful strategies for parents of teens
How teenagers can protect their mental health during coronavirus
- Resource from Unicef directed toward teens
How to Talk to Teens & Young Adults About Social Distancing
- Advice from a Ph.D. Psychologist
Talking to Children About Coronavirus (COVID19)
- Tips from the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Provided by The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Novel Coronavirus Information Center
- Elsevier’s free health and medical research on the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and COVID-19
Resources for Self-Care and Wellness
Mindfulness/Meditation
Oprah and Deepak’s 21-Day Meditation Experience
Free Headspace for all healthcare providers
Mindfulness Strategies: Caring for yourself while you care for others
- A how-to and practice session, led by Dr. Nancy Bloemer
Mobilizing the Healing Powers of the Mind
Reducing Stress and Restoring Hope – A CMBM Self-Care Workshop
- Free series of webinars from the Center for Mind-Body Medicine to develop programs of self-care, mutual support, and community healing
Exercise
Self-Care Strategies for the computer athlete
Online Fitness Library from the American Council on Exercise
Yoga with Adrienne (varying levels of yoga instruction as well as meditation videos)
Mental Health and Coping
Managing Healthcare Workers’ Stress Associated with the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak
- Strategies for managing stress during and after the pandemic (National Center for PTSD)
- Taking Care of Your Emotional Health
Care package for uncertain times (a collection of Podcasts)
Mental health and coping during a pandemic
Happier – advice about happiness and good habits from Gretchen Rubin
Coping strategies during COVID-19 with Gretchen Rubin (podcast)
TedTalks to help manage stress
Unlocking us (podcast) with Brené Brown
Live Happy Now (a collection of podcasts)
Live Happy Now (podcast)
The Burnout Doctor (podcast)
Protecting Yourself, Family and Colleagues
CDC Resources for Healthcare Professionals
WHO Resources: COVID-19 Pandemic
JAMA COVID-19 Collection
DEA COVID-19 Information Page
Critical Updates on COVID-19 from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Resources for Psychologists during Pandemics/Disaster Mental Health Information
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): Protect Your Family
Know the facts about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and help stop the spread of rumors
Working at Home with/without Children
How Working Parents Can Let Go of Perfectionism
Steps to Help Ease Kids’ Fears and Anxieties About COVID-19
How to Cope at Home with Kids During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Working Parents: Emergency Supplies for 30 Minutes of Quiet
Got kids? Try these 11 quick tips for working from home while they’re with you.
The Sometimes Hilarious Struggle of Working from Home With Kids
How to cope at home with kids during the coronavirus outbreak
3 Tips to Avoid Working from Home Burnout
Parents Share Their Tiny Victories While Working From Home with Kids: Celebrate the Little Wins
Disparities and COVID-19
Why are Blacks dying at higher rates from COVID-19?
Under the Blacklight: the intersectional vulnerabilities that COVID lays bare (Part 1 and 2)
Talking About COVID-19: a call for racial, economic, and health equity
COVID-19: the gendered impacts of the outbreak
Coronavirus: A Look at Gender Differences in Awareness and Actions
Abortion during the COVID-19 Pandemic – Ensuring Access to an Essential Health Service
Resource Site – In Focus: gender equality matters in COVID-19 response
Infographic: The Shadow Pandemic: Violence Against Women and Girls and COVID-19
COVID-19: A Gender Lens
Call for Feminist COVID-19 Policy
Gender and data resources related to COVID-19
Gender equality during COVID-19: 5 ideas for action
