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Coping with Covid, Anxiety & Grief

We’re all feeling fine. We really are. Except we’re not.

Despite false optimism on social media, novelist Chris Bohjalian writes, many of us continue to struggle as the pandemic barrels toward its two-year anniversary. But being open with yourself and others can help.
(The Boston Globe)

Dec. 21, 2021

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Is Stress Contagious? What You Need To Know

Your bad mood may affect more than just you. Here’s how to stop it from spreading.

By Jancee Dunn (Northwell Health)

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Don’t Be Surprised When You Get Omicron

By Yasmin Tayag (The Atlantic)

Dec. 15, 2021

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Coping and Caring for Children, Teens and Young Adults

(Resources from The Center for Disease Control)

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Vaccine Fears + Social Media = A Whole Lot Of Misconceptions

An ER doc offers tips for how to talk to your COVID vaccine-hesitant friends. By Leslie Pepper (Northwell Health)

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Should I wear a mask outside? Experts weigh in on scenarios.

By Allyson Chiu (Washington Post)
April 22, 2021

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Op-Ed: J&J Vax Pause Is Actually Good for COVID Long Game

May boost vaccine hesitancy right now, but the gain in public trust is more important
by Tim Lahey, MD, MMSc  (MedPage Today)
April 13, 2021

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Scientists haven’t figured out long Covid. Here are 5 of their best hypotheses

From disturbing the gut microbiome to lingering in the brain, there are many ways the coronavirus might cause lasting symptoms. 

By Julia Belluz (Vox)
Apr 14, 2021

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Unlocking the Mysteries of Long Covid

A growing number of clinicians are on an urgent quest to find treatments for a frighteningly pervasive problem. They’ve had surprising early success.

By Megan O’Rourke (The Atlantic) 
March 8, 2021

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Op-Ed: Re-Entry Anxiety in the Pandemic Aftermath

Healthcare professionals can help their patients – and themselves – recover from the trauma

By Deborah Serani, PsyD (MedPage Today)
April 2, 2021

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Op-Ed: A Meditation on Grief

Life goes on, but death is final and the pain will never go away

By Judy Melinek MD (MedPage Today)
April 12, 2021

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You Can Be a Different Person After the Pandemic

Our personalities are not set in stone. They are more like sand dunes.

By Olga Khazan  (New York Times)
April 6, 2021

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