{"id":6122,"date":"2020-03-31T10:04:23","date_gmt":"2020-03-31T14:04:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/counseling\/?page_id=6122"},"modified":"2021-03-03T10:08:45","modified_gmt":"2021-03-03T15:08:45","slug":"during-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/counseling\/during-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health and Wellness During COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Mental Health and Wellness During COVID-19<\/h1>

We know things are challenging right now. Here are some resources (both practical and fun) to stay connected and help you through this time.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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The URI Counseling Center is here to help!<\/h2>

The URI Counseling Center cares about the mental, physical, and emotional well being of our students. We are continuing to meet with and support students remotely.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Learn more<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n
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Enjoy our \u201cFriends\u201d parody video!<\/h2>

The URI Counseling Center has a fun and \u201cFriendly\u201d message for our students: We hope this brings you a smile and a reminder that we are here for you!<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Watch Now on YouTube!<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n
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5 Tips to Sleep Well During the Pandemic<\/h2>

URI Psychologist, Dr. Warren Schwartz, discusses common sleep challenges during the pandemic and provides some tips about how to improve your sleep schedule and sleep more continuously and deeply.                   <\/p>\n

Sponsored by the URI Counseling Center<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Exercise for Positive Mental Health<\/h2>

URI Counseling Center psychologist, Michael Starkey, explains how exercise can positively influence mental health by keeping you present, focused, and engaged in novel experience\u2014all through movement. He\u2019ll show you five different burpee progressions. Once you\u2019ve learned them, he challenges you to pick a burpee level and complete a timed AMRAP (as many reps as possible).                   <\/p>\n

Sponsored by The URI Counseling Center<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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On-Demand Group Exercise Classes<\/h2>

Try a class led by one of our URI Campus Rec certified instructors at your own convenience! From a 5-minute exercise break to a 30-minute class, choose an option that works best for you!                   <\/p>\n

Sponsored by Campus Recreation<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Take a virtual class now<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Managing Panic Attacks<\/h2>

This video gives a brief overview of panic attacks and why they occur, along with relaxation skills that can be used to manage your experiences of panic.                   <\/p>\n

Sponsored by: The URI Psychological Consultation Center<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Holistic University Podcast<\/h2>

When it comes to your fitness and wellness journey, you aren\u2019t in it alone. Follow our Well-being Coaches on the Holistic University Podcast for wellness information and real discussions to help you navigate your wellness and stay connected.             <\/p>\n

Sponsored by Campus Recreation<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Staying Connected During a Global Pandemic<\/h2>

This video provides 6 practical ways to stay connected with friends and family while staying safe and practicing social distancing.                   <\/p>\n

Sponsored by: The URI Psychological Consultation Center<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Getting Bored? Here\u2018s A List Of Free Things That Weren\u2018t Free Before Coronavirus<\/h2>

Some companies, musicians and others are lending their services and talents for free in an effort to help all of us make it through these uncertain times with a bit more ease. Here are a few of them.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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HearMe<\/h2>

Not everyone needs therapy, but we all need someone to talk to. With HearMe, you can anonymously connect with an empathetic HearMe Listener 24 hours a day - for free. <\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Quarantine Chat app<\/h2>

Talk on the phone with someone else stuck at home.    <\/p>\n

Quarantine Chat simulates the magic of having a surprise conversation with someone\u2014something that is becoming increasingly rare during the times of a viral epidemic.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Watch: Chefs Offer Online Cooking Demos During Coronavirus Pandemic<\/h2>

Want to explore your culinary side while spending more time inside? Check out these online cooking tutorials with some of your favorite celebrity chefs.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Resources for anxiety and your mental health in a global climate of uncertainty.<\/h2>

Think of this as your mental health toolkit during this time: A wealth of research-backed helpful tools for you\u2014articles, meditations, access to mental health experts, anxiety screenings, and more.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Self Compassion<\/h2>

Self-compassion is a wonderful inner resource we all have that can help us navigate difficult times and feelings. It entails being warm and understanding toward ourselves when we suffer, fail or feel inadequate. Want to know more? Learn and practice self-compassion with Dr. Kristin Neff.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Quarantine Karaoke<\/h2>

Love to sing or just want to smile? Check out Quarantine Karaoke People are encouraged to post videos of yourself singing your favorite songs to distract from the world pandemic and pull each other closer together. Positive vibes only -- and FUN is a requirement!<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Worry and Anxiety<\/h2>

Our world is changing rapidly at the moment. Given some of the news coverage, it would be hard not to worry about what it all means for yourself, and for those you love. Psychology Tools put together this free guide to help you to manage your worry and anxiety in these uncertain times (it is found below the links to pdf translations).<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Thriving Inside<\/h2>

Thrive Inside is a special initiative to help you stay calm and healthy in the physical constraints of your home, while remaining calm and healthy inside your mind.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Quarantined College Morning Routine<\/h2>

Having trouble setting up your morning routine to do your best in online classes during the quarantine?                         <\/p>\n

Check out this video by Tomar Thomas, a senior nursing student who has some good tips about how to approach each day of at home in a positive and productive manner.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Coronavirus: Mental Health Coping Strategies<\/h2>

The coronavirus can significantly affect mental health for everyone, but especially for those with mental illness.                              <\/p>\n

Acknowledging, recognizing and acting on mental distress in these uncertain times is key to lessening the impact. <\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Grieving the Loss of Life as We knew it<\/h2>

If you\u2019re feeling the weight of grief right now, you\u2019re not alone. Grief is a normal reaction to losing something we care about, and much has been lost in the fallout from the coronavirus\u2014even if we haven\u2019t lost someone we love to the illness.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Live cam from The San Diego Zoo<\/h2>

Get your adorable animal fix thru these live zoo webcams<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Healthy Sleep Habits in the Time of COVID-19<\/h2>

During our usual hectic lives, sleep often gets pushed to the bottom of the priority list. While on lock-down, we now have some time to attend to this important third of our existence and make room for healthy sleep habits that will help us get through the quarantine\u2014and beyond.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Trouble sleeping? CBT-I might help<\/h2>

Sleep difficulties are common and normal during stressful times. If symptoms persist or interfere with your ability to function, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I might), might help.  If you are interested in learning more, check out this video and call us for information about how you can receive this helpful treatment.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Enjoying the world of Art through virtual tours<\/h2>

Stuck at home? Closed museums offer art lovers virtual opportunities to explore works from among the world\u2019s leading collections online. Take a look!<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Eating Support during COVID-19<\/h2>

@covid19eatingsupport is offering round the clock support so you can eat your meals and snacks in the company of others! <\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Eating Disorder Support Groups<\/h2>

Check out this comprehensive list of virtual eating disorder support groups, with groups running seven days a week!<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Yoga with Adriene (and her dog Benji!)<\/h2>

Adriene\u2019s mission is to connect as many people as possible through high-quality FREE yoga videos. She welcomes all levels, all bodies, all genders, all souls!                              <\/p>\n

Yoga with Adriene was recognized by Google as the most searched workout of 2015, was recognized by The Wall Street Journal, and was awarded a Streamy in Health and Wellness in 2016.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Y12SR (Yoga of 12 Step Recovery)<\/h2>

Y12SR \u201cconnects the dots\u201d between the ancient wisdom of yoga, the practical tools of 12-step programs, and the latest research on trauma healing and neurobiology.                                               <\/p>\n

As part of a holistic recovery program, it works in tandem with traditional treatment to address the physical, mental and spiritual disease of addiction.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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How I Secretly Quit My Secret Habit of Secretly Drinking<\/h2>

Whether you are new to peer recovery support or returning, there are a lot of on-line peer support resources out there right now. Try out a few different ones here - meetings, blogs, podcasts. Most are available 24\/7!<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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