Impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on mental health
Major incidents such as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can have impacts on mental health and wellbeing. It is normal for children and young people to show signs of distress. Common reactions include:
- fear and anxiety
- anger and frustration
- confusion
- sadness
- denial.
Mental health toolkit
The Department's Mental Health Toolkit for Victorian schools provides expert guidance and resources on mental health promotion and support aimed at schools and school communities, health and wellbeing workforces and mental health practitioners.
This includes support specific to coronavirus (COVID-19) at: Mental health support at times of an emergency or natural disaster
External mental health resources and services to support students
Counselling services
Resources designed for students
Resources for teachers to support students
Counselling services for parents who need support
- Parentline: 13 22 89
- Lifeline: 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au
- Beyond Blue: 1300 22 46 36 or beyondblue.org.au
Advice for parents supporting students at home during the coronavirus pandemic
Support services for teachers, principals and school staff