05/11/2020
How to Reduce Stress and Serve During COVID-19
In this video, Dr. Mallory Wines, assistant professor for the School of Counseling, defines "pandemic," outlines the current orders in place, and explains what U.S. residents are being asked to do, such as teleworking, using telemedicine and practicing social distancing.
She also provides tips on how to effectively respond to stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as:
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- learning about the symptoms and being self-aware
- allowing yourself and your family time to recover
- doing self-care activities
- asking for help
- staying physically and mentally healthy
- maintaining a daily routine and coordinating schedules with family members
- staying connected with other people
- setting a work schedule and dedicated work space
- establishing boundaries (work time versus personal time)
