Everyone has a different way of dealing with crises. There are many tips circulating the web, some that may work for you, many that won’t. Here are a few blog posts and articles on the matter: take what is useful to you and feel free to ignore the rest. Not everyone is the same!
- Academia needs a reality check: Life is not back to normal
- Suggestions from a Wellness Counselor on Coronavirus and Managing Mental Health
- Some Advice for PhD Students and Their Mentors in the Time of Coronavirus
- Why You Should Ignore All That Coronavirus-Inspired Productivity Pressure
- Productivity and Happiness Under Sustained Disaster Conditions
- To get through a personal crisis, I found a surprising source of comfort: work, by Duke BioGrad Anna Nordseth
- Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook
The New York Times has published an interactive coronavirus guide, ranging from mental health to the economic consequences of the crisis: Coronavirus Tips: Frequently Asked Questions and Advice
Our own department has shared many suggestions on how to cope with this crisis. Check out the Patek lab’s compilation of strategies. Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5
Duke COVID-19 mental health resources:
- Remote Mental Health Resources for Duke Students, Faculty, and Staff During COVID-19, compiled by Duke Student Government
- COVID-19 Emotional Support and Well-Being Resources for Duke Employees, Postdocs, Students, and their Families [Office of Postdoctoral Services]
- Duke COVID-19 Emotional Support & Well-Being Line (Free): 919-681-1631 | Monday-Friday 8am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 8am-6pm
- Well-being Support [Healthy Duke]
Duke resources for emergency travel, for bereavement, loss, and other crises:
- GPSC Emergency Travel Fund
- The Graduate School Medical Expense / Financial Hardship Assistance Program
- Duke Student Assistance Resources
- Duke Mutual Aid
- LGBTQIA+ COVID-19 Resources from the Duke CSGD
Online Resources for mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic:
- How Right Now Toolkit for dealing with grief, loss and worry during the COVID-19 pandemic [CDC Foundation]
- National Alliance on Mental Health’s COVID-19 Resource Guide [pdf]
- Greater Good Science Center’s Guide to Well-Being During Coronavirus [UC Berkeley]
- How LGBTQ+ People Can Get Help and Resources During Coronavirus [Them Magazine]
Last updated: 11/16/20
