The coronavirus (COVID-19) has changed our lives in every way and has challenged us like never before. As we come together to deal with this pandemic, we also need to prioritize both our physical and mental health and well-being in order to stay strong and well.
As part of our commitment to the health and well-being of our campus community, UCR Healthy Campus will be offering a webinar series with expert leaders to provide us with information, tools, and resources, as we transition into this new way of life.
Please feel free to sign up for any of the webinars below and share with others.
Webinar #1: Dealing with Uncertainty in COVID-19
When: Wednesday, April 8, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom- https://ucr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6Me1fSZVQKavjOFhu8Tc6g
Presented by Kate Sweeny, PhD, UCR Dept. of Psychology
Description: This webinar will discuss the stress in dealing with uncertainty amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Prof. Sweeny will offer tips and strategies to cope with our current working and daily lives.
Webinar #2: Attending to Your Health and Well-Being during COVID-19
When: Friday, April 17, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom- https://ucr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mSID5UFjTEW8xvaaLd0myg
Presented by UCR Healthy Campus partners
Description: This webinar will discuss strategies around healthy work-from-home habits, fitness activities, healthy eating, and work life balance to employ during COVID-19.
Webinar #3: Taking Care of Your Mental Health during COVID-19
When: Tuesday, April 21, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom- https://ucr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ESvPUaQwSASCkm4YbSNxAQ
Presented by Gerald McGuire, MD, Chair, UCR Department of Psychiatry and Neuroscience
Description: This webinar will discuss how the daily stress of COVID-19 can affect psychosocial health and provide resources and healthcare services available to address mental health needs.
Webinar #4: Thinking About Students’ Social and Emotional Health in COVID-19
When: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom- https://ucr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j6TXmQPtSDSq8yEUzGZw3w
Presented by UCR Counseling and Psychological Services, Active Minds, R’ Collegiate Recovery, and Athletics
Description: This webinar will discuss the potential impacts of COVID-19 on students’ social and emotional health and will provide information on available mental health, recovery, and peer-led resources and services.
We hope you find these tips and resources helpful. UCR Healthy Campus and the Faculty/Staff Wellness Program remains committed to the health and well-being of the campus community.
If you have any questions or would like more information, feel free to reach out to healthycampus@ucr.edu or wellness@ucr.edu.
Stay safe and healthy!