COVID-19: Legal and Policy Strategies to Promote Mental Health

May 21 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EST

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The response to the COVID-19 pandemic involves massive disruptions to daily life in the United States. Large-scale illness and loss of life are producing widespread grief. Social distancing and stay at home orders may lead to social isolation and loneliness, on one hand, and rapidly reconfigured family roles and responsibilities on the other. Economic disruption generates anxiety and challenges in meeting basic needs. Public health and health care workers, as well as other essential workers, strive to assist their communities in navigating these challenges, as well as navigating the challenges themselves. What programs, policies, and laws are available to help those seeking to promote skills in self-care, stress management, coping, and resilience in their own workplaces and the broader community? Join us for an overview of the mental health implications of COVID-19 and the role of laws and policies in the initial stages of the mental health response.

This webinar will provide you with:
- An overview of mental health impacts and needs of the COVID-19 pandemic
- A discussion of how Psychological First Aid and workplace policies can support public health and health care workers in maintaining their own health and well-being, as they support the general population
- A survey of legal and policy strategies to support mental health and well-being in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic

Moderator:
- Kayleen Klarich, Marketing and Membership Manager, Network for Public Health Law — National Office

Presenter:
- Jill Krueger, Director, Network for Public Health Law—Northern Region Office