As lockdowns went into effect in the spring of 2020, many people took up gardening as a coping mechanism. But will a hobby born out of a crisis recede as life returns to normal?
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Gig workers are more stressed than other types of workers. Two experts explain coping strategies that are likely to help, and which to avoid.
Five articles on the meanings of hope and how to think about resilience, healing and even joy in the midst of this winter’s bleakness.
Social media during the pandemic is not all doom scrolling and despair. Lighter memes have psychological benefits.
Cut yourself some slack. For most people, the pandemic has been a unique challenge.
As the pandemic drags on, uncertainty and fears about health and safety mix with confusion and challenges tied to re-opening society. You need flexibility when picking your coping strategies.
The uncertainty, stress and isolation of the coronavirus pandemic are the ingredients for a perfect “anxiety stew.” Here are some steps you can take to manage your mental health.
A survey of 500 adults in the US provides a snapshot of the ways people are dealing with life during a pandemic and how well they think they’re doing.
A psychologist explains how to get a grip on anxiety triggered by COVID-19.
Burnout is hard to diagnose, as it is not featured in the manual of mental disorders.
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