3 RESOURCES (ARTICLES AND VIDEOS) THAT APPLY PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE AND RESEARCH TO THE CURRENT COVID-19 CRISIS. THESE CAN BE USED IN DISCUSSION OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY, RESEARCH, AND APPLICATION.
RESOURCE #1
TITLE
Coping in the era of coronavirus:
A webinar for students from the American Psychological Association
DESCRIPTION
This is a 60 minute presentation from the APA specifically designed for Psychology students.
From the website:
“As the situation surrounding the coronavirus pandemic continues to evolve, psychology students are facing unique challenges prioritizing their own well-being.
This is designed specifically to help undergraduate and graduate students navigate the shifting COVID-19 crisis. APA psychologists Lynn Bufka, PhD and Vaile Wright, PhD will help you:
- Identify the things you can control.
- Determine the difference between coping and problem solving.
- Build resilience and manage expectations.
- And more.
We recognize that for many of you, this pandemic is the biggest crisis you have ever faced. It is our priority to help give students tools needed to adapt and stay well during this uncertain time.”
SOURCE
American Psychological Association, March 30, 2020, by Lynn Bufka, Ph.D. & Vaile Wright, Ph.D.
LINK TO RESOURCE
https://www.apa.org/education/coping-webinar-students
Tiny URL: https://tinyurl.com/ro3odu5
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RESOURCE #2
TITLE
4 Ways to Help Your Anxious Kid:
First, acknowledge ways the coronavirus has changed their lives.
DESCRIPTION
This is a great article that discusses different types of children and issues of resilience and coping. The article presents 4 researched coping strategies that will help anyone deal with children who have become anxious about the coronavirus. In truth, these strategies will be helpful to adolescents and adults as well.
SOURCE
New York Times, April 1, 2020, by Jessica Grose
LINK TO RESOURCE
(Tiny URL) https://tinyurl.com/wayqloc
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RESOURCE #3
TITLE
Coping With COVID-19: 7 Findings From Psychological Science That Can Help
This is a short YouTube Video.
DESCRIPTION
Psychological research on past crises can help people cope with the daily — sometimes hourly — newsflashes about the coronavirus. This brief video (approximately 4 minutes) cites research that will explain the rationale for coping strategies.
SOURCE
American Psychological Association, March 31, 2020
LINK TO RESOURCE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_38g9gYRy9o&feature=emb_rel_pause
(Tiny URL) https://tinyurl.com/vdtn58h
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CLASS DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
•According to the resources, discuss the issues of the need for coping in this time of crisis.
•What research findings indicate how social media can make for more triggers of anxiety? And what advice is given to reduce the anxiety?
•What should Psychology students “know” about stress, anxiety, and coping vs problem solving in a crisis?
•What 4 steps can be applied to working with children who have become anxious during the coronavirus crisis? Can these steps be helpful to adults?
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