Well-being in the time of COVID-19

March 14, 2020

Dear Students,

News about the public health concerns like COVID 19 can cause feelings of uncertainty and anxiety.  With the Chancellors announcement yesterday, we know that you may be experiencing a change in your regular academic schedule with many classes moving online (not all classes, so please be sure to read carefully any email coming from your specific academic program).  These developments can be stressful.

We are sending this communique with tips on how to manage anxiety and keep perspective as the situation unfolds.  Here are some resources that might be helpful:

• You@CUAnschutz.com. This well-being platform has information about stress, anxiety, COVID19 and Anschutz and Community resources for support.
• Anxiety and Depression Association of America Psychologist Jelena Kecmanovic provides some science-based strategies and tips science-based strategies for coping with COVID-19 anxiety.
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
• Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
• Crisis Text Line
  • Text “START” to 74-741

Please know that the campus support resources remain available to you.

Case Management
Resident and Student Mental Health
CU Anschutz Shares Fund
CU Anschutz Student Food Pantry
*A full list of student resources will be sent in the Monday newsletter.

Please check the CU Anschutz COVID Updates and Resources for the latest updates and to submit a question.

We’re all in this together and we hope this information can help cultivate perspective and curb anxiety.

Take care of yourselves!

CU Anschutz Student Affairs Team