COVID19: Interim Considerations for State Psychiatric Hospitals

Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Published: 3/18/2020. Individuals with serious mental illness are at particular risk related to co-occurring medical conditions, as well as challenges with accessing healthcare. This two-page document details how attention to proper prevention and infection control procedures, as well as attention to the psychological impacts of COVID-19 (coronavirus), are important for mental health facilities. (PDF)
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