Renaissance Behavioral Medicine

"Sleep is critical to physical health and effective functioning of the immune system. It’s also a key promoter of emotional wellness and mental health, helping to beat back stress, depression, and anxiety." Read the full article here: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-guidelines-covid-19-i

"Vaccinating not only protects yourself, but also protects those in the community who are unable to be vaccinated. If you are able to, get vaccinated. " Read the full article here: https://www.who.int//covid-19-vaccines/how-do-vaccines-work

"While there's no one right way to handle a tantrum, most experts agree on what doesn't work. At the top of the "don't" list are yelling and hitting, but short-term solutions such as bribing, begging, and giving in are also poor strategies. "If you give in, you are rewarding the tantrum and ensuring that it will happen again and again," says Dr. Rubinowitz. Read the full article here: https://www.parents.com//tantr/how-to-stop-a-tantrum-fast/

"Telehealth advantages may be even stronger for mental health treatment, perhaps due to better continuity and the comfort and convenience of being seen at home." Read the full article here: https://www.additudemag.com/teletherapy-for-adhd-specialist/

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"If you are also feeling overwhelmed in the run up to the election, here are some research-backed strategies that the APA says can help you cope with election stress." Read the full article here: https://www.cnbc.com//study-american-adults-report-electio

"Emotional investment in current events ultimately comes from concern for the welfare of yourself and others, and this is admirable; but please, remain mindful of your own health as well." Read the full article here: https://www.psychologytoday.com//202009/how-deal-election-

"The role of psychiatry in politics has been limited by the Goldwater Rule against commenting on public figures that we have not evaluated. As a result, psychiatry has retreated to the margins of the political arena." Read the full article here: https://www.psychiatrictimes.com//presidential-election-an

"It is normal to feel anxious and stressed during the COVID-19 outbreak." Read the full article: https://www.who.int//co/information/covid-19-mental-health

Police Killings and Black Mental Health "In all of those institutions, there are historical featuresor sometimes even currently put-in featuresthat make it harder for some groups, especially Black Americans, to have the same opportunities in society that everyone else has." Read the full article here:... https://penntoday.upenn.edu//police-killings-and-black-men See more

"Exercise leads to both types of good moods psychologists talk about: positive high activation (feeling alert, excited, happy) and positive low activation (feeling calm, content, relaxed)." Read the full article:https://www.google.com//5a42158a-2a6d-11e9-b2fc-721718903b

"The percent positive is a critical measure because it gives us an indication how widespread infection is in the area where the testing is occurringand whether levels of testing are keeping up with levels of disease transmission." Read the full article: https://www.jhsph.edu//covid-19-testing-understanding-the-

It's is important to be and stay safe from any hazardous air quality. Here are some tips! Read the full article here: https://www.safetyactioncenter.pge.com//43-stay-safe-hazar

"By becoming more aware of our thoughts, feelings, and body sensations, from moment to moment, we give ourselves the possibility of greater freedom and choice:" Read the full article here: https://www.mindful.org/11-steps-toward-daily-mindfulness/

"It’s not just what we eat but the attitudes that we bring to our food that contribute to mental well-being.It’s about slowing down and becoming more mindful, noticing your body, noticing how you feel when you eat certain foods. -Samantha Elkrief

"One source of comfort in any crisis is a good story. Several publishers have created free coronavirus books for children that present facts about COVID-19 and explain social distancing. Now’s also the time to pull out old favorites for the comfort of a familiar read-aloud, and explore new titles that address a child’s anxiety head-on." Link: https://www.today.com/shop/13-books-kids-anxiety-t178831