Behavioral Health Resources and Recommendations

This can be a stressful time. It is normal that you or your loved ones might feel anxious, sad, scared or angry. You are not alone. It is okay to seek out and ask for help. Visit coronavirus.wa.gov/wellbeing for crisis support and self-care resources for you and the people you care about.

Reports

Situation reports and forecasts are used to monitor current or potential trends of adverse behavioral health outcomes as a result of COVID-19. These trends can help response planners and behavioral health system leaders understand what to expect in their communities and where to focus efforts in preparing for and responding to behavioral health impacts.

Report Archive

The following reports have been discontinued.

Older adult reports

Beginning January 2023, the Adult Situation Report includes the population ages 19 years and above.

Behavioral Health Situation Reports

Youth reports

Regional reports

Adult report

Behavioral Health Forecasts

Quarterly reports

Monthly reports

The monthly reports have been updated to a quarterly release.   

"Coping with COVID" podcast and blog series

Did you know that a pandemic is a type of natural disaster? Disasters have known impacts on our behavioral health. In this series of conversations, disaster psychologist Kira Mauseth, PhD and psychiatrist Doug Dicharry, MD discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic impacts us – what we're feeling, why we're feeling it, and what we can do about it. Listen below or check out the blog series on our Public Health Connection blog.

Resources for providers, responders and planners

Behavioral Health Group Impact Reference Guide

The Behavioral Health Group Impact Reference Guide describes behavioral health impacts and recommendations for some occupations and social roles that could be more heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This guide is intended for incident response organizations and planners, organizations that support or employ these groups, and behavioral health agencies and organizations.

The overview, tools, and examples are provided to inform messaging, training, and interventions that are likely to be the most effective for the following groups:

Families and children
Young adults
  • Supporting Young Adults in College through COVID-19: A Guide for Parents, Educators, Mentors and Counselors
Older adults

Long-Term Care Settings: Loneliness Holiday Tip Sheet (PDF)

Behavioral health facilities
Business and workers
Wildland firefighters

More resources

DOH articles on mental and behavioral health