Despite living in a world with instant electronic access to friends, family and all manner of online social networks, the rates of reported loneliness and social isolation have been steadily increasing. Loneliness and social isolation substantially impact not only psychological well-being but physical health as well. Loneliness is now considered a health risk factor on [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to many changes in our everyday lives. We’re now spending more time than ever with the people we love. While there are many benefits to this added family time there are certainly struggles as well. Juggling multiple schedules, emotions and needs - all in one space - can be challenging. [...]
As part of your UCI Human Resources Wellness Program, ComPsych Guidance Resources®, your Employee Assistance Program (EAP), is available to you and your family 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist with virtually any issue, including support in coping with raised anxiety levels and uncertainty surrounding the Coronavirus. In addition, ComPsych [...]
Why you should stop obsessing about coronavirus news, and how to do it https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2020-03-11/how-to-stop-stressing-about-coronavirus March 11, 2020 5 AM It’s 1 in the morning and you can’t stop reading about the coronavirus. Maybe you want to know if you should cancel your trip to Hawaii over spring break or whether your kid’s school will be [...]