Managing Anxiety During a Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic is a period of extreme uncertainty. In times like these, people have heightened levels of anxiety. They have so many questions to which there are no definite answers. This course examines the causes and symptoms of anxiety. It also explores strategies that can be used to manage and alleviate anxiety.

Learning Objectives:

• Define anxiety
• Identify the symptoms of anxiety
• Recognize situations that contribute to anxiety
• Identify ways to keep physically healthy
• Outline ways to stay connected
• Review strategies that can help manage anxiety
• Review techniques that can help break the circle of anxiety

Course Outline:

Introduction

• Introduction
• Course Objectives

Understand Anxiety and Its Symptoms

• What Is Anxiety?
• Unhealthy Anxiety
• Symptoms of Anxiety
• Situations That Cause Anxiety

Stay Informed and Plan

• Get Credible Information
• Limit Media Exposure
• Stop Talking About the Virus
• Follow Guidelines
• Have a Plan

Take Care of Your Physical Health

• Eat Healthily
• Limit Caffeine Intake
• Avoid Substance Use
• Exercise
• Get Enough Rest and Sleep

Reach Out

• Connect with Family and Friends
• Reach Out to Help
• Ask for Support

Explore Anxiety Management Strategies

• Box Breathing
• Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)
• PMR Procedure
• Mindfulness
• Mindfulness Exercises
• Visualization

Break the Circle of Anxiety

• The Circle of Anxiety
• Catch, Challenge, and Change Anxious Thoughts

Conclusion

• Resources
• Summary

Target Audience:

General Audience

Duration:

0.5 hours

Features:

Accessible, audio, mobile

Module(s):

40935EN