Stress Reduction
Maintaining Mental Wellness While Stuck At Home
In a year that has so far been defined by COVID-19 and its implications on global society, many individuals find themselves confined to their homes, wondering when pandemic related restrictions will be lifted. While a few days around the house can be a relaxing change of pace from everyday life, spending weeks or even months…
Read More5 Ways to Cope With the Disappointment of Canceled Events Due to COVID-19
It may feel like the COVID-19 pandemic has brought your life to a screeching halt. After the government set social distancing measures and closed businesses and schools, it seemed like everything was canceled. Students received cancellation notices of their college and high school graduations. High School prom is no longer taking place. Sporting events stopped.…
Read MoreCoping with Job Loss During COVID-19
It will not happen to me. I am good at my job. It cannot happen to me. I am the primary source of income for my family. It might happen to me. What will I do? But could it really happen to me? I have been here for 4 years… What do you mean lay-off?…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Impact on the Mental Health of Essential Business Workers
During the COVID-19 pandemic, essential business workers have been experiencing elevated anxiety. Grocery store workers have been working endlessly to re-stock shelves, but with this comes a risk of infection from the virus. Customers are flocking the stores and filling their shopping carts with food and bringing their germs in with them. The risk of…
Read MoreFacing Fears of Coronavirus During Pregnancy
BIBS, BALLOONS, AND BASSINETS. That’s what I wanted to think of when I became pregnant with my twin babies. Being a first-time mom, I was filled with excitement, joy, and anxiety. I asked myself, “How am I going to be a full-time healthcare worker AND a mother of twins?” Not knowing the answer stirred up…
Read MoreSchool’s Out: Coping with Anxiety While Classrooms are Closed
The COVID-19 pandemic has left students and educators alike barred from entering classrooms. We do this to adhere to social distancing guidelines and slow the spread of the deadly virus. However, while beneficial to overall physical safety in our education system, it brings its own set of stressors. For instance, college students, in particular, face…
Read MoreUnderstanding COVID-19
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause illness in humans and animals. These viruses are known to cause respiratory infections that may be more severe such as, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Therefore, you or a loved one may wonder…
Read MoreCommon Techniques to Reduce Stress
Stress is a problem nation-wide. According to the American Institute of Stress, about one-third of Americans struggle with extreme stress. Moreover, 75% of Americans have been stressed at work in the past month, and it is the leading health concern for high school students. With so much stress in the country, you may need one…
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