Resources for Students, Fauclty, and 工作人员

COVID-19资源

COVID-19 has changed how we function as a society and how we function as individuals 在日常生活中. 的 pandemic has made it harder to deal with emotions and has 给我们的生活增加了更多的压力. And, for many, prior coping mechanisms are no longer feasible 在这种新的生活方式中.

If you find yourself bored in quarantine and need to chat: 访问隔离聊天

"它是如何工作的. Once you sign up and choose your language preferences, you'll be subscribed 定期呼叫. Your caller ID will always say 'QuarantineChat' when your phone 环. After a brief moment on hold, you'll match with another random person."

与COVID-19相关的帖子：

NPR“新鲜空气”播客： I采访一位来自 高等教育编年史 about how colleges and universities are responding to the pandemic, with particular 关注财务影响.

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纽约时报“每日”播客： 纽约时报 interviews a student who was quarantined at the University of Alabama after testing 积极的.

点击这里收听播客.

应对COVID-19

我们的主管安吉拉·戈蒂埃说 "Try to do at least one thing that makes you happy, that fills your tank, each day."

首选: 健康协会的 冠状病毒焦虑练习册 will help you manage the variety of emotions that you may be experiencing.

What the CDC says about stress in the time of COVID-19

Recognize the symptoms of stress you may be experiencing

Feeling irritation, anger, or in denial
Feeling uncertain, nervous, or anxious
缺乏动力
Feeling tired, overwhelmed, or burned out
感到悲伤或沮丧
睡眠困难
难以集中注意力

知道 the common 工作-related factors that can add to stress during a pandemic

Concern about the risk of being exposed to the virus at 工作
Taking care of personal and family needs while 工作ing
管理不同的工作负载
Lack of access to the tools and equipment needed to perform your job
Feelings that you are not contributing enough to 工作 or guilt about not being on 前线
Uncertainty about the future of your 工作place and/or employment
Learning new communication tools and dealing with technical difficulties
Adapting to a different 工作space and/or 工作 schedule

Follow these tips to build resilience and manage job stress

Communicate with your co工作ers, supervisors, and employees about job stress while maintaining social distancing (at least 6 feet).
- Identify things that cause stress and 工作 together to identify solutions.
- Talk openly with employers, employees, and unions about how the pandemic is affecting 工作. Expectations should be communicated clearly by everyone.
- Ask about how to access mental health resources in your 工作place.
Identify those things which you do not have control over and do the best you can with 您可用的资源.
Increase your sense of control by developing a consistent daily routine when possible — ideally one that is similar to your schedule before the pandemic.
- 保持规律饮食睡眠时间.
- Take breaks from 工作 to stretch, exercise, or check in with your supportive colleagues, 同事、家人和朋友.
- Spend time outdoors, either being physically active or relaxing.
- If you 工作 from home, set a regular time to end your 工作 for the day, if possible.
- 实践正念技术.
- Do things you enjoy during non-工作 hours.
知道事实关于COVID-19. 了解如何去做保护自己和他人. Understanding the risk and sharing accurate information with people you care about can reduce stress and help you make a connection with others.
Remind yourself that each of us has a crucial role in fighting this pandemic.
Remind yourself that everyone is in an unusual situation with limited resources.
Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including social 媒体. Hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting and mentally exhausting
与他人联系. Talk with people you trust about your concerns, how you are feeling, or how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting you.
- 与他人联系 through phone calls, email, text messages, mailing letters or 卡片、视频聊天和社交媒体.
- 检查其他人. Helping others improves your sense of control, belonging, and self-esteem. Look for safe ways to offer social support to others, especially if they are showing 压力的迹象，比如抑郁和焦虑.
If you feel you may be misusing alcohol or other drugs (including prescription drugs) as a means of coping, reach out for help.
If you are being treated for a mental health condition, continue with your treatment and be aware of any new or worsening symptoms.