Coronavirus (COVID-19) Tips and Resources to Help with Anxiety. Dunedin, Clearwater, Tampa Psychologist Dr. Alan Ickowitz
Given these extraordinary times, many of us are experiencing a level of anxiety and stress that can be difficult to manage. When this type of experience persists for longer than we are used to, we can become concerned about our capacity to cope with it all. It might be helpful to keep in mind that this is in no way unusual or abnormal given the serious nature of these events and how often we are feeling powerless, unable to predict or control them. Although life will eventually normalize, there are some things that we can do to help restore an experience of control in our daily lives. This can in turn significantly reduce the most intense levels of the stress and restore a sense of confidence that we can cope and get through this crisis.
The American Psychological Association has provided several tips and guides to help us do just that. Click on the links below for a review of some of their suggestions and forward them to anyone you think could benefit from this information.
Seven crucial research findings that can help people deal with COVID-19
LINK: https://www.apa.org/news/apa/2020/03/covid-19-research-findings
Psychologists emphasize more self-care for older adults
LINK: https://www.apa.org/news/apa/2020/03/self-care-older-adults
Psychologists’ advice for newly remote workers
LINK: https://www.apa.org/news/apa/2020/03/newly-remote-workers
Seven crucial research findings that can help people deal with COVID-19
LINK: https://www.apa.org/news/apa/2020/03/covid-19-research-findings
Speaking of Psychology: Coronavirus Anxiety
LINK: https://www.apa.org/research/action/speaking-of-psychology/coronavirus-anxiety
Keeping Your Distance to Stay Safe
LINK:https://www.apa.org/practice/programs/dmhi/research-information/social-distancing