Anxiety, Depression and COVID-19: Supporting Yourself and Others

COVID-19 poses unique challenges to individuals who experience anxiety and depression. The uncertainty, social isolation and sometimes sudden and unexpected changes to normal routines, relationships with others, and work and home environments can be especially triggering to those already vulnerable to the effects of anxiety and depression. In the face of a pandemic like COVID-19, it is more important than ever to exercise vigilance around our mental well-being and the mental well-being of those around us. This session will help participants understand anxiety and depression and equip them with strategies for regulating their own emotions and tips for supporting others who may be experiencing difficulties.

During this one-hour wellness session participants will:

• Increase awareness of anxiety and depression and understand why it is important to be able to recognize symptoms

• Learn ways to tell if they or someone they know suffers from anxiety or depression

• Learn strategies to manage anxiety and depression and increase well-being and effectiveness both during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond

Register

Please join remotely by registering at: https://www.uoguelph.ca/learningmatters/eventreg/calendar/2020/05/all 

Please register using the link above and a meeting login will be sent to you before the session. 

For more information contact: ohw@uoguelph.ca or call OHW at Extension 52647.