I just got off a zoom meeting with several mental health professionals. The goal of the meeting was to record a panel of experts giving advice to my students on how to cope with the current #COVID situation. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⬇️" title="Downwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Downwards arrow">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⬇️" title="Downwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Downwards arrow">

I have to say that the session was so helpful I was taking notes for myself. I wanted to share some of their key points: https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⬇️" title="Downwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Downwards arrow">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⬇️" title="Downwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Downwards arrow">

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤍" title="White heart" aria-label="Emoji: White heart"> Do the next thing. (When you’re feeling overwhelmed and are focused on ALL the things.)
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤍" title="White heart" aria-label="Emoji: White heart">There’s no reason to abandon your plans. (They’ll just be delayed.)
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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤍" title="White heart" aria-label="Emoji: White heart">Instead of thinking “What if (insert bad thing) happens?” think “What if it’s all okay?”
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤍" title="White heart" aria-label="Emoji: White heart">Have a self-care buddy who can tap you out when you’re focusing too much on negative things.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤍" title="White heart" aria-label="Emoji: White heart">Look for something beautiful.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤍" title="White heart" aria-label="Emoji: White heart">Stay connected!! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⏹" title="Square for stop" aria-label="Emoji: Square for stop">