Why You Need a Wellness Wednesday with Nurse Lauren

Hi there, Nurse Lauren here with your Wellness Wednesday tips. Why do you need a Wellness Wednesday? It’s always important to take a moment and check in on you. Thinking about your overall wellness – physical and emotional – will help you make healthy choices. What should you do on a Wellness Wednesday: Take a moment to meditate, do a physical activity, prepare a healthy snack, or follow up with a health care professional. And why not do this midweek, on humpday? Well it’s easy to remember because it already  has a hashtag #WellnessWednesday! Check out some of these Wellness Wednesday Resources.

COVID-19 Etiquette: 6 Common Conundrums
Has COVID-19 made you anxious? Especially if you are around others who may not be following the same precautions you and your family are? Check NPR’s (@NPR) podcast with the advice of Elaine Swann, (@elaineswann) founder of the Swann School of Protocol on how to protect yourself and show mutual consideration when tackling six common COVID-19 conundrums. This is also a great resource to use to talk to kids as they go back to school and there is a printable pocket guide with illustrations by Malaka Gharib (@MalakaGharib)

How Has COVID-19 Affected Mental Health, Severity of Stress Among Employees?
The AJMC (@AJMC_Journal) reports that nearly 7 in 10 employees indicated in a survey by mental health provider Ginger that the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is the most stressful time of their entire professional career, which has aligned with stark increases in new prescriptions of antidepressant, antianxiety, and anti-insomnia medications. This data shows that it is now more important than ever to be taking care of ourselves.