Managing anxiety through COVID 19 Does the new coronavirus from China make you a little anxious? How concerned should we be? Is it a real threat or mostly hype? In today’s podcast, Dr. John Grohol, founder and editor-in-chief of PsychCentral.com, explains what the coronavirus is, how it compares to the flu and why it seems to have hit the panic button in a lot of people. He offers tips to avoid getting sick in general, and importantly, gives advice on how to keep our anxiety levels in check when it comes to new disease outbreaks, especially in how we seek information from the media.
Topics: Mental Health
No, You Don't Need 'Closure' An oncologist discusses the myth of finding 'closure' in death, but rather to find healthy ways to cope and live with the loss of a loved one.
Learning Not to Move Forward by Sameer Vohra In the hectic world of healthcare, sometimes the greatest lesson is not how to move forward, but instead, how to pause and be in the moment. Note: Requires JAMA subscription; Can typically access through your library or an on-campus IP address.