Participating Surveys About Recording Network of researchers Exchange of information between scientific studies from different Latin American countries that investigate the impact of the pandemic on the mental health of the population: Âncora 1 COVIDPsiq Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM) Brazil Vitor Crestani Calegaro (UFSM) Curriculum Bianca Lorenzi Negretto (UFSM) Curriculum PARTICIPATING RESEARCH ABOUT THE EVENT The COVIDPsiq Project holds, in partnership with the National University of Mar del Plata (Argentina), the First Latin American Forum on Mental Health in Pandemic . The event is free and will be held on December 3, from 14 to 19 hours, in order to seek the integration of research groups from Latin American countries to discuss the impact of the consequences of pandemic COVID-19 for health population's mental health . ​ The scientific data of the main longitudinal studies in progress will be discussed, with a program that includes round tables with national and international researchers and a forum for debate. Researchers from UFSM, University of Mar del Plata, FURG, UFRGS, Mackenzie and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile will take part in the Forum. The event will be bilingual , with the possibility of interaction with the public. ​ The Forum is especially aimed at representatives of organizations and institutions, health professionals, undergraduate and graduate students. ​ If you have any questions, please contact us at covid19psiqufsm@gmail.com . Âncora 2 Âncora 3 RECORDING The recording is available on the COVIDPsiq Youtube channel: Covidpsiq channel CERTIFICATION By clicking on the button below, you will be redirected to the institutional website of the Federal University of Santa Maria - UFSM. You must enter your full name in the search box to gain access to your certificate. CERTIFICATION Âncora 4 Annals

Partner Research How does the coronavirus (COVID-19) impact your mental health? The Covid-19 pandemic scenario and the adoption of restrictive measures tend to impact mental health. These repercussions are targets for analysis by several researchers. So, we invite you to participate in the research “How does the coronavirus (COVID-19) impact your mental health?”, Which is being carried out by a research group from UFRGS, USP, University of Texas and University of Alberta. How does the coronavirus (COVID-19) impact your mental health? The Covid-19 pandemic scenario and the adoption of restrictive measures tend to impact mental health. These repercussions are targets for analysis by several researchers. So, we invite you to participate in the research “How does the coronavirus (COVID-19) impact your mental health?”, Which is being carried out by a research group from UFRGS, USP, University of Texas and University of Alberta. Questionnaire link How does the coronavirus (COVID-19) impact your mental health? The Covid-19 pandemic scenario and the adoption of restrictive measures tend to impact mental health. These repercussions are targets for analysis by several researchers. So, we invite you to participate in the research “How does the coronavirus (COVID-19) impact your mental health?”, Which is being carried out by a research group from UFRGS, USP, University of Texas and University of Alberta. Questionnaire link How does the coronavirus (COVID-19) impact your mental health? The Covid-19 pandemic scenario and the adoption of restrictive measures tend to impact mental health. These repercussions are targets for analysis by several researchers. So, we invite you to participate in the research “How does the coronavirus (COVID-19) impact your mental health?”, Which is being carried out by a research group from UFRGS, USP, University of Texas and University of Alberta. Health Professionals in Pandemic The context of the pandemic can increase levels of stress, exhaustion and emotional distress in healthcare professionals. By answering this survey, you are helping to identify risk factors. Their participation is essential so that preventive actions can be implemented, in order to reduce the risk of emotional illness. Participate!

COVIDPSIQ GUIDELINES HELP WITH ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS If you are having problems with alcohol and other drugs, there are several ways to get free help: ​ Alcoholics Anonymous - A group made up of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other in order to solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. In view of the isolation measures, meetings are being held online, at no cost to participants. ​ Narcotics Anonymous - Narcotics Anonymous is a brotherhood of men and women for whom drugs have become a major problem. They are recovering addicts with the goal of meeting regularly to help each other stay clean. Find a meeting on the website. CAPS AD - is a health unit that provides care to people with disorders resulting from the use of psychoactive substances and also to their families, linked to the Unified Health System. It serves cities and/or regions with at least 70,000 inhabitants.

COVIDPSIQ GUIDELINES Mental health care In view of the calamity situation in which we find ourselves, several entities in Rio Grande do Sul that work in mental health are offering mental health care to health professionals and the general population. Click here to access it The TelePSI Project is an initiative of the Ministry of Health in partnership with the Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre. Offers psychological and psychiatric teleconsultation to manage stress, anxiety, depression and irritability. Health professionals, health students who are doing any professional practice, teachers of all levels of education and professionals in essential services can use this service. We are a family owned and operated business. At first, the attendant will explain the project and assess the mental health. According to the result, he will refer the interested party to a therapist, who will perform the best approach to the case. This will contact the patient and schedule the first teleconsultation. Click here to access it ​ If you are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder, such as those listed below, seek help. ​ Symptoms of depression : may include sadness, self-depreciation, guilt, lack of energy, changes in sleep, appetite or libido. Anxiety symptoms : may include restlessness or irritability, lack of concentration, accelerated thinking or unwanted thoughts, shortness of breath or rapid breathing, insomnia, excessive worry, dry mouth, fear, nausea, palpitations, feeling of impending or trembling tragedy. Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder : may include nightmares or flashbacks, flight from situations that recall the trauma, overreactions to stimuli, anxiety and depressed mood. The Unified Health System provides care for psychiatric illnesses, in Basic Health Units and Health Posts. However, it is important that you avoid exposing yourself to the virus. Therefore, check beforehand if there are medical services via internet or phone available in your region. The TeleSUS link is an excellent option, available throughout Brazil. If possible, prioritize social distance . The Psychosocial Care Centers (CAPS) have an open door policy, offering free and universal care, for those looking for psychological help and also for those who want help getting out of alcohol or other drugs. They are centers linked to the Unified Health System. They are present in most cities with more than 20 thousand inhabitants. ​ ​ ​ Ideas of death, suicide, self-harm, suicide attempts are considered suicidal behaviors. If you are experiencing this, get help! ​ ​ Dial 188 - The Life Valuation Center (CVV) provides emotional support and suicide prevention, providing free and voluntary assistance to all people who want and need to talk, in complete secrecy by phone, email and chat 24 hours a day. ​ You can also use the SAMU (dial 192) , as well as emergency rooms at local hospitals, health posts and emergency care units. ​ ​ YOU ARE NOT ALONE, SEEK HELP!

The pandemic and social isolation bring great challenges and new concerns. Therefore, it is common to have negative feelings and emotions, such as fear, sadness, anger and loneliness, as well as anxiety and stress. Keeping that in mind, your mental health should be a priority. Here are some guidelines for you to face this phase in the healthiest way possible. I NEED MENTAL HEALTH CARE MENTAL HEALTH BOOKLETS HELP WITH ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS ON ABUSE AND VIOLENCE IN QUARANTINE For up-to-date information about the pandemic, we recommend the website Corona Virus - Ministry of Health. In it you can find information about symptoms and transmission of the disease, how to prevent contagion and the latest news on the subject. ​

PROJECTS COMPORTAMENTO SUICIDA https://portal.ufsm.br/projetos/publico/projetos/view.html?idProjeto=35656 COVIDPsiq Pesquisa https://portal.ufsm.br/projetos/publico/projetos/view.html?idProjeto=66237 PÓS-COVID https://portal.ufsm.br/projetos/publico/projetos/view.html?idProjeto=67701 COVIDPsiq Extensão https://portal.ufsm.br/projetos/publico/projetos/view.html?idProjeto=66855 CIAVA https://portal.ufsm.br/projetos/publico/projetos/view.html?idProjeto=46094 COVIDPsiq Ensino https://portal.ufsm.br/projetos/publico/projetos/view.html?idProjeto=66855

Compartilhar RESEARCH Monitoring the evolution of post-traumatic symptoms, depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazilians WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE STUDY? During epidemic situations, there is an increase in psychological distress, related to the possibility of illness, death, infection to other people, social isolation and economic losses. However, the focus of research has been on combating the infectious agent, but mental health issues have been neglected. This study aims to investigate the evolution of symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety in Brazilian individuals during the COVID pandemic19, as well as associated risk factors. This seeks to document the increase in needs for mental health care, in order to provide subsidies for the planning and creation of services, at government or private level, to alleviate the resulting suffering. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? Anyone residing in Brazil, or a Brazilian living abroad, can participate. In the study, people will be grouped according to their occupation, including: We are a family owned and operated business. HEALTH PROFESSIONALS STUDENTS ESSENTIAL SERVICE WORKERS NON-ESSENTIAL SERVICE WORKERS RETIREES AND PENSIONERS Pesquisa: Pesquisa HOW WILL THE STUDY BE? Participation in the study consists of answering online questionnaires, which will include several questions about the mental and emotional situation in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The questionnaires will be applied in four moments: initial questionnaire, one month, three months and six months from the period of application of the first questionnaire. The questionnaires will be answered anonymously; however, an email address will be requested to enable the survey to be followed. Project Who we are I want to participate

COVIDPSIQ GUIDELINES Mental health promotion booklets The Post Traumatic Violence and Stress Assistance Program (PROVE) produced some videos about the pandemic and mental health, learn more on the website. THE PROVE is an outpatient service of the Department of Psychiatry of the Escola Paulista de Medicina, which is part of the Federal University of São Paulo. It serves children, youth and adults who have developed Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after an event or experience of extreme violence. It aims to assist people diagnosed with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) in a multidisciplinary way. With brief clinical, psychotherapeutic and psycho-educational follow-up. Aiming at the functional recovery of each individual within their particularities. Click here to access it Handbook for coping with stress in times of a pandemic ​ In the current situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is common to have negative feelings and emotions, such as fear, sadness, anger and loneliness, as well as anxiety and stress. The excess of news about the pandemic, the change in routine, physical distancing, and the economic, social and political consequences related to this new scenario can increase or prolong this emotional discomfort. In that regard, researchers and students of Postgraduate in Psychology gives PUCRS and the PUC-Campinas They joined with the aim of helping people to deal with this emotional discomfort, giving rise to the Task force PsiCOVIDa. The Brazilian Society of Pediatrics has prepared guidelines regarding COVID-19 in children, addressing topics such as: prevention, conduct when someone in the family is infected and how to talk to children about the pandemic. To access the booklet click here. During the suspension of academic and administrative activities, the Federal University of Santa Maria offers several services and tips for students and servers. Topics include study tips, cultural tips, mental health care and distance psychological support. ​ For more information, click here. Collaborating researchers at the Center for Studies and Research in Emergencies and Disasters in Health (Cepedes/Fiocruz) produced three booklets that bring together mental health recommendations in the pandemic: ​ 1) The first document, with general recommendations , warns that, although psychological problems are common in the current situation, not all of them are, in fact, diseases. Therefore, people should be aware: when symptoms persist, suffering is intense and begins to cause profound difficulties in daily life, it is time to seek specialized service and attention. However, it is often possible to prevent the risk of more serious complications through psychological care strategies, which begin by “recognising and accepting their fears and fears” and also include “keeping the socio-affective network active, establishing contact, even if virtual". Access this booklet by clicking here . ​ 2) The second document is aimed at managers and health professionals . The various intervention strategies in mental health and psychosocial care stand out, which can and should be implemented before, during and after the epidemic. Access this booklet by clicking here . ​ 3) The third document addresses children's relationship with the pandemic . “Isolation cannot be configured as an experience of abandonment; therefore, the emphasis on the playful dimension of contacts, providing, whenever possible, some form of play.'' Access this booklet by clicking here. ​

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COVIDPSIQ GUIDELINES About abuse and violence in quarantine in Brazil MENU ​ If you are experiencing situations of abuse or violence during the pandemic, remember that there are several help channels: ​ Dial 100 - The service can be considered as an “emergency room” for human rights, since it also addresses serious situations of violations that have just occurred or are still in progress, by calling in the competent bodies, allowing the flagrante delicto. Dial 100 receives, analyzes and forwards reports of human rights violations related to the following groups and / or themes: Children and adolescents Old people Disabled people People in restriction of freedom LGBT population Homeless population Ethical or racial discrimination Trafficking in persons Slavery Land and agrarian conflicts Housing and urban conflicts Violence against gypsies, quilombolas, indigenous people and other traditional communities Police violence (including from public security forces within the scope of federal intervention in the state of Rio de Janeiro) Violence against communicators and journalists Violence against migrants and refugees Dial 100 works daily, 24 hours a day, including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. ​ Military Police (Dial 190) - It is the telephone number of the Military Police that should be called in cases of immediate need or quick help. In that case, a police vehicle will come to the scene. ​ Calls can be made from all over Brazil through toll-free dialing, from any fixed or mobile (mobile) telephone terminal. ​ Call 180 - created by the Secretariat of Policies for Women (SPM). Ligue 180 aims to receive reports of violence, complaints about the services of the women's service network and to guide women about their rights and current legislation, referring them to other services when necessary. Reporting is anonymous and free, available 24 hours a day, nationwide. Cases received by the central are referred to the Public Prosecutor's Office. D isque Covid-UFSM - Welcomes Women Considering the isolation and the impossibility for women to leave home to ask for help in cases of violence, the Disque Covid-UFSM - Acolhidas Mulheres project was created. The service will be carried out remotely, through telephone lines provided by UFSM. Volunteer professionals in the areas of mental health, social work, law and psychology, as well as professionals from the University's Multiprofessional Health Residence will be responsible for listening. We are a family owned and operated business. The service, which has an emergency character, will operate during the isolation period, initially, until June. The opening hours will be from 8 am to noon and from 6 pm to 10 pm, as the demand for occurrences of violence against women is greater at night. We are a family owned and operated business. The available phones are (55) 3220-2020 and (55) 99974-1090. MENU