Mental health is on people’s minds. In the past week, I have done two interviews and provided numerous referrals concerning ways people can find psychological support during these uncertain times.
The need for mental health support and resources seems to be increasing each day. I am connecting regularly with colleagues around common themes we are seeing in clients and ways to best provide services via Teletherapy. So, I thought that it might be helpful here to highlight some easy to access ways to find on-going therapy, mental health educational materials, and crisis support.
Within my practice at Sastun Associates (although now via my virtual office at home), I am doing Teletherapy for individual and couples. Many of my colleagues are using the same type of format to deliver psychological services. The way it works is you just call our office to schedule an appointment, like usual. We will send you consent form(s) and a link to my virtual-waiting room. I can see when you check-in and we can usually see and hear each other very easily unless the internet connection is poor.
I am also now able to do sessions with people who are in separate locations. This has been working well for couples when one is at home and the other is at work, or they are physically distancing in separate cities. Click HERE to learn more. Both Dr. Murray and I plan to continue doing telehealth as needed in the future, however, I am certainly looking forward to getting back to the office when it is safe to do so.
I have also been given permission by the Gottman Institute to provide virtual workshops of Bringing Baby Home and The 7 Principles until June 30, 2020. This is actually a great opportunity for couples to schedule a “customized” time frame just for them to cover the content. Right now, we are still planning our Art and Science of Love workshop to be in-person in October.
Finally, I’d like to provide some national resources in case you are concerned about a loved one in another part of the United States.
National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline: (800) 950-6264
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
Disaster Distress Helpline: (800) 985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66745.
Crisis Text 24/7 support: Text HELLO to 741741
Then locally:
· Bert Nash in Lawrence, KS
· Johnson County Mental Health (913) 826-4200
Here’s to your health!