Weekly wellness resource roundup
Dr. Wendy Stanyon, Associate Professor, , shares some resources to support your mental well-being during COVID-19:
Videos by psychiatrist and behavioral neuroscientist Dr. Judson Brewer:
- (short videos on managing anxiety and building healthy habits)
- (exploring the link between anxiety and the immune system, and how you can take care of your well-being with mindfulness)
Video interview with mindfulness author Michael Singer:
- : How to cope with fear and anxiety related to the instability and uncertainties we face.
Suggested reading:
- The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, by Charlie Mackesy (explores the themes of kindness and vulnerability).
‘PEPP’ talks:
The has launched a weekly online gathering to focus on the ‘Personal Experience of this Planetary Pandemic (PEPP)’. Each session will explore the science of the mind, the practice of presence, and the practical applications of interpersonal neurobiology to constructively deal with uncertainty and cultivate resilience in our inner and relational lives.
- When: Every Friday at 4 p.m.
- Where: Visit the to register and join the discussion.
The university’s Healthy Workplace Committee also invites faculty and staff to check out the following wellness resources:
- Centre for Mindfulness Studies’ for links to virtual mindfulness sessions, support and other helpful resources.
- Good sleep habits – videos and blogs from and :
