Health and Wellness

Resources

Texas Health and Human Services: COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Texas continues to receive doses of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, and is distributing statewide to hospitals, pharmacies, local health departments, freestanding ERs and other clinics.

National Center for PTSD COVID-19: Resources for Managing Stress

  • Stress reduction tips and more in English and Spanish
  • For health care workers, providers and community leaders, and the general public

CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)--Stress and Coping

  • Helpful tips in English and Spanish on reducing stress in yourself and others
  • For parents, first responders, and people released from quarantine
  • [English | Español]

CDC Caring for Children in a Disaster--Helping Children Cope with Emergencies

What can one do to help children during an emergency? 

  • Activity sheet
  • Tips to help before, during, and after a disaster or traumatic event
  • Lists common reactions for different ages
  •  [English | Español]

Texas Health and Human Services COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line

  • COVID-19-related mental health support for all Texans
  • Call the Statewide COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line 
  • 24 hours a day, 7 days a week toll-free at 833-986-1919

NAMI COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide

  • National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) provides this guide
  • General information and resources
  • Specific answers to a wide variety of questions

Medline Plus: Stress

Did you know that there are at least three different types of stress? 

  • Identifying stress
  • Living with stress 
  • Tools and tips to manage stress
  • [English | Español]

Mayo Clinic--Desk Stretches Video Collection

If you are working in a new space or at home, desk stretches can help prevent or reduce stiffness or pain. 

  • Five different videos
  • How to stretch different areas of the body while working at a desk or table

American Heart Association--Create A Circuit Home Workout

Can’t get to a gym?