Monroe Township Middle School

Helping Students Cope with Stress and Anxiety

This disruption to routine and the overwhelming level of information about COVID-19 can result in students feeling stressed and anxious. It is important to give your student a sense of control by including them in positive meaning-making about the situation and brainstorming ways they can spend this time in a positive and productive way.  Encouraging your student to find ways of helping others during this time can frame this time of uncertainty as a time of growth. 

Articles about managing stress and coping with anxiety

• Five ways to help teens deal with coronavirus anxiety
• CDC article about stress and coping
• CDC article about helping children cope with emergency situations
• Ways to avoid passing anxiety on to your kids
• Further ways to support kids during this COVID-19 Crisis
• LA County Public Health Department tips about coping with stress during infectious disease outbreaks
• Tips to manage your own stress during infectious disease outbreaks
• Ways to take care of your mental health in the face of uncertainty
• What to do and what not to do when your child is anxious

Resources to help your student cope with the stress and anxiety

• Nixie & Nimbo
• COVID Anxiety Workbook
• What is Mindfulness & Meditation?
• GoZen: Programs to Manage Stress & Build Resilience for Kids
• Mindfulness Exercises for Kids & Families
• Body Scan Meditation for Kids
• Guided Breathing Exercise
• Mindful Breathing Meditation Video
• Stress-Relief Guided Breathing Exercise
• Child-Mind Institute Parent Resources for Coping with COVID-19
• A Holistic Resource Guide for Parents During COVID-19
• FREE Calm App #1 app for sleep, meditation and relaxation