Coronavirus has many people anxious about their personal safety and a number of people are worried about their safety at work as well. Some amount of anxiety is normal and can help to keep us safe, but it’s important to keep it at a manageable level. Our team here at Dr. Joti Samra, R.Psych & Associates and MyWorkplaceHealth have created COVID-19 resources that include a series of videos and blogs offering tips on how to manage during these challenging times.

Please feel free to circulate these with any individuals, employees or workplaces you feel could benefit from this information!

Before we get into the list of blog resources, Dr. Joti Samra CEO & Founder of MyWorkplaceHealth has created this 45 minute webinar on enhancing psychological health, wellness and resilience in the era of COVID-19.

Coronavirus: What is it?

Coronavirus has been at the forefront of many of our minds for almost a year which has increased our collective anxiety. The first step in managing this type of anxiety is educating yourself. So what is Coronavirus?

Find out more on our blog Coronavirus: What is it and how can we prevent transmission

How to Manage Coronavirus Anxiety in the Workplace

Fear for one’s health contributes to creating anxiety, and this extends to the workplace. Here are some workplace-specific tips on managing anxiety surrounding coronavirus.

Read the tips in our blog How to Reduce Coronavirus Anxiety in the Workplace

Effectively Communicating about Coronavirus in the Workplace

Anxiety about coronavirus (COVID-19) is being increasingly felt in all environments, including workplaces – with many worrying about whether it’s safe for them to go to or remain at work. So, it’s important to manage workers’ anxiety around coronavirus and their potential risks in the workplace. But how do we effectively communicate about coronavirus in the workplace?

Read the tips on Effectively Communicating About Coronavirus in the Workplace

Transitioning to Working from Home

Transitioning to working from home is challenging for many of us. There are more distractions as well as potentially less structure and less support.

Read our tips on How to Cope with Social Distancing and Working from Home

7 Tips to Manage Anxiety and Worry about Coronavirus

As the number of cases of reported coronavirus increases, so does people’s anxiety. So, how can we manage anxiety associated with an outbreak such as coronavirus?

Read more on our blog 7 Tips to Manage Anxiety About Coronavirus

How to Manage Anxiety that Turns into Panic (About COVID-19)

Although a certain amount of worry and anxiety about coronavirus is natural, for some individuals, healthy worry becomes overwhelming and turns into panic. So, we not only want to manage anxiety and worry thoughts but also have the skills to deal with symptoms of panic when they arise.

Click here for tips on How to Manage Anxiety about Coronavirus that Turns into Panic

How to Talk with Children about Coronavirus

Kids are not immune from picking up on our worry and anxiety. So how do we effectively talk to children about health emergencies like Coronavirus?

Click here to read more about Talking with Children About Public Health Emergencies like Coronavirus

COVID-19: How to cope with isolation and social distancing

Everyone is being asked to stay home and engage in social distancing when in public as this will have a significant impact on the transmission of the virus. Social isolation can take a toll on a person’s mental wellness, therefore it’s important to take time for our mental health and pay attention to the things we can control.

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Coronavirus and Clinical Service Delivery Considerations for Psychologists & Counsellors

For psychologists and counsellors, it’s important to think about how the coronavirus may impact what our practice looks like, as well as the impact on the anxiety levels of our clients. American Psychological Association has put forward some direction that can help us think about how to prepare our practices for the possibility of an outbreak.

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Additional COVID-19 Resources

Many psychologists and other mental health professionals we work with have been providing COVID-19 resources. Here are some further resources from other mental health professionals we work with.

1. Lessons on Managing Social Isolation by Dr. Eileen M. Feliciano
2. Use DBT Skills to Manage Coronavirus Using COVID by John Wagner
3. Self-Care During Self-Isolation by Kristin Bower
4. Tips to Lead Through Change: Lessons in Inclusion Through COVID-19 by Kristin Bower

Bonus Resources

Here are some bonus resources that can help you to manage anxiety around COVID-19 and the effects of isolation. Don’t forget to share this resource list if you found it helpful.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness is the practice of staying present in the moment without ruminating about the past or worrying about the future. It’s not necessarily about sitting still and clearing our minds as many of us may believe, though it can be.

Breathing Exercises

Breathing exercises can a great place to start when it comes to practicing mindfulness. They can also be very helpful tools for managing symptoms when our “fight-flight-freeze” stress response is triggered. And the great thing about breathing techniques is they’re easy – once we master the steps. Two of our favourite breathing exercises are four-stage breathing and box breathing.

Sleep Resources

For many of us, our sleep has been disturbed during these challenging times. It’s easier to stay up late and sleep in when we aren’t obligated to maintain a regular routine. So, our team here at Dr. Joti Samra, R.Psych & Associates and MyWorkplaceHealth have created sleep resources that include a series of videos and blogs like these ones offering tips on how to engage in good sleep hygiene.

Click here to access the sleep resource list