In these unprecedented times, stress, anxiety, and grief is expected. Skills can help.

COVID-19 Resources

COVID-19 Resources

“It’s okay to not be okay.”

– Dr. Luana

Mental Wellness for Healthcare Professionals, A Continuing Medical Education Course

 

As COVID-19 continues to threaten our local and global communities, your work is essential. Responding to the mental and emotional toll of the pandemic is also essential.

Thank you for joining the live course! Online access available soon.

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Mental Health for All

Life skills for stressful situations.

This free course was created to support all who are feeling the emotional strain of the unprecedented and stressful situations.

While the COVID-19 pandemic is the genesis for the course, the evidence-based concepts and skills that are illustrated here will promote the healthy development of anyone who is struggling to cope with chronic stress.

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Webinar Series

The threat is real.

Your emotions are real.

Skills for navigating the emotional wave of the current pandemic are within reach.

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Regulating Emotions & Building Resilience in the Face of a Pandemic

Harvard Health Publishing

In this short webinar series, Dr. Luana empowers individuals by teaching science-backed skills for regulating emotions. During each video Dr. Luana helps a guest navigate stressful situations including binging the news, learning about events being cancelled, and balancing work with family responsibilities.

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Individual Episodes
1

The Role of Anxiety

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2

Slowing Down the Brain

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3

Charging
Up

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4

Exploring Thoughts

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Featured Videos

Red Table Talk: The Estefans

October 23rd, 2020

Dr. Luana joins Gloria, Lili, and Emily Estefan to discuss mental health during COVID-19.

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Face the Nation

April 5th, 2020

Dr. Luana addresses a worried and concerned nation. Watch to learn what you can do to cope with stress related to COVID-19.

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Fitness in The Time of COVID-19

WGBH Boston Talks | May 20th, 2020

Dr. Luana joins guest experts to discuss how to stay mentally and physically fit during these extraordinary times.

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Coping with Coronavirus Anxiety

The Guardian | March 25th, 2020

Do you feel overwhelmed? In this short quirky animated clip, Dr. Luana shares three science-backed tips for how to ride the wave of emotions we are all feeling.

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Harvard Anxiety Expert Dr. Luana Marques

WSPA TV | April 24th, 2020

Anxiety is adaptive, but only to a point. Has your anxiety tipped past that point? Dr. Luana explains how to know when our anxiety is unhelpful and what to do to stay in the zone.

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Red Table Talk: The Estefans

October 23rd, 2020

Dr. Luana joins Gloria, Lili, and Emily Estefan to discuss mental health during COVID-19.

Watch Now

Face the Nation

April 5th, 2020

Dr. Luana addresses a worried and concerned nation. Watch to learn what you can do to cope with stress related to COVID-19.

Watch Now

Fitness in The Time of COVID-19

WGBH Boston Talks | May 20th, 2020

Dr. Luana joins guest experts to discuss how to stay mentally and physically fit during these extraordinary times.

Watch Now

Coping with Coronavirus Anxiety

The Guardian | March 25th, 2020

Do you feel overwhelmed? In this short quirky animated clip, Dr. Luana shares three science-backed tips for how to ride the wave of emotions we are all feeling.

Watch Now

Harvard Anxiety Expert Dr. Luana Marques

WSPA TV | April 24th, 2020

Anxiety is adaptive, but only to a point. Has your anxiety tipped past that point? Dr. Luana explains how to know when our anxiety is unhelpful and what to do to stay in the zone.

Watch Now

Additional Videos

Cognitive Behavioral Strategies to Manage Anxiety: Tools to Build Resilience

MGH Psychiatry Grand Rounds: The 7th Harry E. Ford, III, MD/Margaret Henehan Lecture on Psychiatric Treatments of Minority and Underserved Populations

Featured Radio

How to Calm Anxiety and Achieve Peak Performance with Dr. Luana Marques

How to Be Awesome at Your Job Podcast | July 1th, 2020

Dr. Luana Marques discusses how to face anxieties and fears head-on using proven strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy.

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How to Handle Coronavirus Anxiety | Special Edition

Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris Podcast | March 13th, 2020

Dr. Luana joins Dan Harris and meditation teacher, Jay Michaelson for a candid conversation about how to handle fear, anxiety, and uncertainty in times of COVID-19.

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How to Handle Anxiety during a Pandemic

Bernie and Sid in the Morning, 77 WABC Radio | March 25th, 2020

Eating, sleeping, and exercise can boost both your mental health and immune system. Dr. Luana motivates listeners to take simple steps to regulate anxiety.

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How to Calm Anxiety and Achieve Peak Performance with Dr. Luana Marques

How to Be Awesome at Your Job Podcast | July 1th, 2020

Dr. Luana Marques discusses how to face anxieties and fears head-on using proven strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy.

Listen Now

How to Handle Coronavirus Anxiety | Special Edition

Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris Podcast | March 13th, 2020

Dr. Luana joins Dan Harris and meditation teacher, Jay Michaelson for a candid conversation about how to handle fear, anxiety, and uncertainty in times of COVID-19.

Listen Now

How to Handle Anxiety during a Pandemic

Bernie and Sid in the Morning, 77 WABC Radio | March 25th, 2020

Eating, sleeping, and exercise can boost both your mental health and immune system. Dr. Luana motivates listeners to take simple steps to regulate anxiety.

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Featured Articles

Anxiety makes us bad decision-makers. Here’s how to do better even if you’re worried about everything

CNN | July 9th, 2020

If you’re struggling with anxiety and making poor decisions as a result, experts say there are techniques you can use to feel better and make wise choices.

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COVID-19’s hidden mental health crisis

Quartz | July 5th, 2020

Prior to the pandemic, many needed mental health care were unable to access services. As stress abounds, innovative solutions are needed to address a looming mental health crisis.

“The gap in access to care is like the Grand Canyon. Any uptick is going to crush it” – Dr. Luana

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These methods from psychiatry can help you beat stress during the coronavirus pandemic

Nature | June 2, 2020

Clinical psychologist Luana Marques shares skills and advice to help scientists build resilience and mental and physical health.

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I have clinical anxiety. If the coronavirus scares you, this might help

Globe Magazine | March 25th, 2020

Uncertainty is around us all the time, but we aren’t aware usually aware. Typically, we feel safe going to the grocery store even though there is a chance something could happen. Now that has changed. COVID-19 has removed the thin veil of certainty.

Read Now

Could you get PTSD from your pandemic experience? The long-term mental health effects of coronavirus

CNBC Make It | April 18th, 2020

Prior research suggests that the current pandemic may have long-term consequences for our mental health. But, you have the opportunity to build resilience by considering what are you saying to yourself, how that is making you feel and what you do. Use the acronym ‘TEB’ to remember to check in on your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

Read Now

When the Wave Comes: Evidence-Based Strategies to Help Frontline Health Care Workers Build Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic

ADAA | April 7th, 2020

“You are not alone. Throughout the world, health care workers and frontline staff are feeling the emotional weight of this pandemic. . . The threat is real and duration uncertain, but there are proven strategies to navigate the emotional wave ahead.”

Read Now

Anxiety makes us bad decision-makers. Here’s how to do better even if you’re worried about everything

CNN | July 9th, 2020

If you’re struggling with anxiety and making poor decisions as a result, experts say there are techniques you can use to feel better and make wise choices.

Read Now

COVID-19’s hidden mental health crisis

Quartz | July 5th, 2020

Prior to the pandemic, many needed mental health care were unable to access services. As stress abounds, innovative solutions are needed to address a looming mental health crisis.

“The gap in access to care is like the Grand Canyon. Any uptick is going to crush it” – Dr. Luana

Read Now

These methods from psychiatry can help you beat stress during the coronavirus pandemic

Nature | June 2, 2020

Clinical psychologist Luana Marques shares skills and advice to help scientists build resilience and mental and physical health.

Read Now

I have clinical anxiety. If the coronavirus scares you, this might help

Globe Magazine | March 25th, 2020

Uncertainty is around us all the time, but we aren’t aware usually aware. Typically, we feel safe going to the grocery store even though there is a chance something could happen. Now that has changed. COVID-19 has removed the thin veil of certainty.

Read Now

Could you get PTSD from your pandemic experience? The long-term mental health effects of coronavirus

CNBC Make It | April 18th, 2020

Prior research suggests that the current pandemic may have long-term consequences for our mental health. But, you have the opportunity to build resilience by considering what are you saying to yourself, how that is making you feel and what you do. Use the acronym ‘TEB’ to remember to check in on your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

Read Now

When the Wave Comes: Evidence-Based Strategies to Help Frontline Health Care Workers Build Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic

ADAA | April 7th, 2020

“You are not alone. Throughout the world, health care workers and frontline staff are feeling the emotional weight of this pandemic. . . The threat is real and duration uncertain, but there are proven strategies to navigate the emotional wave ahead.”

Read Now

Featured Global Resources

Ansiedade é importante, mas somente até certo ponto. Dr. Luana compartilha estratégias importantes que irão ajudar as pessoas a diminuir a ansiedade e o estresse durante o Covid-19.

Anxiety is helpful, but only until a point. Dr. Luana shares strategies anyone can use to manage anxiety and stress during COVID-19.

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Weshalb steigen die Waffenkäufe in den USA zu Zeiten der Corona-Pandemie so rasant? Psychologin Dr. Luana Marques liefert eine mögliche Erklärung, indem sie uns Einblicke in die menschliche Reaktion auf Angst gewährt…

Why do purchases of guns in the US rise so quickly during the corona pandemic? Psychologist Dr. Luana Marques delivers one possible explanation by providing us insights into the human reaction towards fear/anxiety…

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Ansiedade é importante, mas somente até certo ponto. Dr. Luana compartilha estratégias importantes que irão ajudar as pessoas a diminuir a ansiedade e o estresse durante o Covid-19.

Anxiety is helpful, but only until a point. Dr. Luana shares strategies anyone can use to manage anxiety and stress during COVID-19.

READ NOW

Weshalb steigen die Waffenkäufe in den USA zu Zeiten der Corona-Pandemie so rasant? Psychologin Dr. Luana Marques liefert eine mögliche Erklärung, indem sie uns Einblicke in die menschliche Reaktion auf Angst gewährt…

Why do purchases of guns in the US rise so quickly during the corona pandemic? Psychologist Dr. Luana Marques delivers one possible explanation by providing us insights into the human reaction towards fear/anxiety…

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