COVID-19 Resources

The information on this website lists organisations, resources, and activities relevant to COVID-19. It has been compiled for information purposes only and is not a comprehensive listing of all available resources. This list does not constitute endorsement of the organisations, resources, and activities by the AACBT Ltd.


General information

CBT strategies to improve mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

This .pdf file is a resource courtesy of the World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies (WCCBT).

A CBT guide to improving your mental health during COVID-19

This self-help guide was found to reduce anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic when compared to a wait-list control. The degree of change for those that used the guide was about 25% greater than those who did not receive help.

The project was funded by the State Government of Western Australia.

A practical guide to video mental health consultation

Courtesy of National eTherapy Centre.

Online resources to help CBT therapists conducting remote treatment

This .pdf file is a resource courtesy of the World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies (WCCBT).


Resources for adults

FACE COVID – “How To Respond Effectively To The Corona Crisis”

In this brief animation, Dr Russ Harris, author of the international best-seller The Happiness Trap, illustrates how to use ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) to deal with the Corona crisis and the fear, anxiety and worry that goes with it.

To download a free FACE COVID eBook with a lot more information, click here.

STREAM – six strategies

These strategies are designed to help people cope with working from home or being self-isolated from Orama Institute.

On-line mental health fact sheet

Courtesy of eMHprac.

10 tips for managing anxiety during COVID-19

Courtesy of Black Dog Institute.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for Australians

Courtesy of APS.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for GPs

Courtesy of RACGP.

Looking after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak

Courtesy of Beyond Blue.


Resources for children and parents

Communicating with your child about COVID-19

Courtesy of Emerging Minds.

Beating stress and worries about coronavirus (COVID-19)

Courtesy of the BRAVE Program.

Self-care kit for kids

Courtesy of Sheffield Children’s National Health Service.

How to talk to your children about coronavirus: top 10 questions answered

Courtesy of The Lighthouse, Macquarie University.

Supporting children and young people with worries about COVID-19

Courtesy of Emerging Minds, UK.

Supporting children and young people to cope with the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic

Courtesy of Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne.

COVID-19: parenting tips for parents and caregivers in uncertain times

Courtesy of Triple P.