LibGuides: COVID-19 Resource Guide: Practicing Self-Care During Stressful Times

CDC - Manage Anxiety and Stress

Tips for Stress and Coping during a Pandemic

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Food, Medical, and Financial Help

These organizations are helping people get food and medical help during the coronavirus epidemic
From Buzzfeed News
Basic Financial Advice for service, hourly, and independent workers
From Buzzfeed News

Additional Help

Check your state government and your local news sources for information on giving or receiving assistance during times like this.

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The following internet publications provide information and suggested resources for staying calm during a pandemic. Remember to evaluate all information, and keep in mind that what works for some people may not work for others.

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Things to Know

What is self-quarantine, social-distance, and isolation?
From NPR
What are the rules of social distancing?
From Vox
Quarantine has serious impact on mental health. Here’s how to support yourself and others
From Quartz (QZ)
Mental Health America - Resources and Information
From Mental Health America, this resource shares information about mental health and anxiety in uncertain times, as well as links and tools for support.

Things to Do

100 things to do while stuck inside due to a pandemic (USA Today)
100+ Fun Things to Do at Home Right Now, From Virtual Tours to Animals Cams and More
100 things to do in quarantine (KVUE-ABC)
125 Social Distancing Ideas for the Family (Parade)
Ideas to Keep Busy at Home for All Ages (Goleta Valley Library)
Explore our nation's National Parks via Virtual Tours
Fun things to do while social distancing (KIRO7 News)
Wind down with a longread
Learn about art
YMCA Health & Fitness Videos
The YMCA is providing free access to exercise videos to encourage people to workout at home during self-isolation and stay-at-home practices, including: yoga, weightlifting, tai chi, and more.
Use your Time in Isolation to Learn New Things
From OpenCulture, touting the "best free cultural and educational media on the web," this resource provides access to online courses, audiobooks, eBooks, movies, activities, and more.
10 Ways to Practice Self-Care During Times of Stress (University of Washington)
13 Virtual Train Rides From Around the World That You Can Experience Right Now
Practicing Self-Care During Stressful Times (PsychCentral)
Self-care Tips from the World Health organization (NPR)
Protect your mental health during a pandemic (Forbes)
How to cope with anxiety about Coronavirus (VeryWellMind)
Self-Care and Social Distancing during COVID-19 (Psychology Today)
Seven Types of Self-Care (Psychology Today)
(Some activities on this list are not recommended during social-distancing times)
Stress Prevention & Relief (Amherst College)
(Some activities on this list are not recommended during social-distancing times)

COVID-19 Resource Guide: Practicing Self-Care During Stressful Times