APA is closely monitoring reports on the coronavirus and the nation’s reaction to it. We are already actively engaged with journalists covering the coronavirus, especially in regard to explaining and mitigating anxiety.
Resources for members and the public
A number of members have mentioned they’re dealing with patient anxieties. Please feel free to share the following with your colleagues, patients, and the public, including social media.
- News reports about the coronavirus, together with speculation that it could become more widespread, are making some people anxious. Here are some tips to help you manage your anxiety and put news reports in perspective.
- Baruch Fischhoff, PhD, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University and an expert on public perception of risk and human judgment and decision-making, joins APA’s flagship podcast, Speaking of Psychology, to explain why we worry about new risks more than familiar ones, how to calm our anxiety and what are the psychological effects of being quarantined.
Guidance on telepsychology
If you are considering providing your services via telepsychology, here’s APA’s guidance for using telehealth platforms.
- How to make the most of telepsychology and steer clear of pitfalls
- APA guidelines for the practice of telepsychology
In the meantime, we encourage you to turn to the CDC for the most current information on the coronavirus.