Stress Management
CORONAVIRUS “KEEP CALM AND STAY STRONG” TOOLKIT
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted all of us in significant ways. It is natural that the current ambiguities, the alarming stories on the news, and the changes to how and where we conduct our work or studies may lead to confusion and feelings of stress, tension, and even anxiety.
The Department of Psychology and the Center for Student Well-beinghave developed a collection of resources that can help us weather this storm.
Emotional Health and Preventing Stress
Relaxation and Meditation
Managing Stress, Anxiety and Depression
Social Distancing or in Quarantine
Resources for Parents
Other Resources
Contact Information
Contact Information
For Students
Center for Student Well-being
Complete the form by clicking here.
studentwellbeing@aucegypt.edu
For Faculty and Staff
Psychological Counseling Services and Training Center
t 012.02770301
psychcounseling@aucegypt.edu
Office of Medical Services
medicalserv@aucegypt.edu
Managing Mental Health
Managing Mental Health; De-Stress, Bounce Back, and Take care of Yourself
Campus Conversation: Managing Mental Health and Well Being
Keep AUC Safe Initiative
Get the Mental Health Support You Need
Guidelines for Wellbeing
Online course on the science of wellbeing offered by Yale University.
Relaxation and meditation techniques have been shown to help people feel less stressed, focus better, and sleep better. A simple approach is to take a deep breath while counting slowly to four, hold your breath for four seconds, then release the air slowly through your mouth. Do this four times. There are many resources and apps for learning diverse relaxation and meditation techniques.
Watch Videos on Relaxation, Meditation and Yoga
| More videos on mindfulness meditations by Jon Kabat Zin |
The Noise in Your Head: Episode 1 - "Meet Your Competitor: Anxiety"
When Anxiety generates unhelpful worries and obsessions – we’ll call them “noise” – then Anxiety becomes a cunning and persuasive challenger. To take him on, you’ll need an outcome picture, grit, trust and courage.
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SAM: Self Help for Anxiety Management IOS
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What’s Up for anxiety, depression, stress, and more IOS
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Mood Fit to improve mood and reduce stress, anxiety, depression IOS
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Sanvello for stress, anxiety, depression IOS
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Mind Shift (for teens and young adults) for anxiety IOS
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Panic Relief to reduce anxiety and panic attacks IOS
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Maintaining Psychological Wellbeing
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SAMHSA tips for social distancing and isolation to ensure psychological health
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American Psychological Association tips for social distancing
Staying Connected and Avoiding Loneliness
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Interesting Ways to Stay Busy
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| Squad App | Cocoon App | QuarantineChat |
Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Guide for helping families cope with coronavirus, including identifying and addressing child and teen reactions, published by The National Child Traumatic Stress Network.
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- Tips for surviving the pandemic with your children, by International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professionals
- Tips for recognizing and reducing child stress, by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control
- Tips for helping children cope with coronavirus stress, by World Health Organization
- Tips for helping children cope with disaster, based on age
- Resources for supporting children during coronavirus school closures, by Save the Children
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- Activities and taking care of kids during school closures, published in TIME magazine
- Storyline Online read aloud children's books
- San Diego Zoo online interactive website
- Free drawing classes by famous illustrators
- List of education companies offering free subscriptions and resources
- Home learning supports for parents, in multiple languages
For additional support for anxiety or any other social and emotional concerns, contact the following AUC units
For Students
Center for Student Well-being
Complete the form by clicking here.
studentwellbeing@aucegypt.edu
For Faculty and Staff
Psychological Counseling Services and Training Center
t 012.02770301
psychcounseling@aucegypt.edu
Office of Medical Services
medicalserv@aucegypt.edu
