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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19 by University of Toronto

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About the Course

Never in the history of humanity have so many people been feeling intense anxiety related to COVID-19 and the world it will leave in its wake. The intent of this course is to give you a deeper understanding of the anxiety reaction as it relates to various aspects of our current life, ranging from our consumption of news to the way we talk to our children about this. I will also give you clear strategies for managing and, in fact, turning off the anxiety response at least for short periods. My sincere hope is that you will leave this course with a better understanding of how your brain reacts to crises, along with some powerful tools for managing it before it manages you. In this course we will cover: 1.1 Introduction and Overview 1.2 Understanding the Anxiety Response 1.3 The Necessity of Strategies to Manage Anxiety 1.4 Achieving Relaxation: A Skill We All Need to Learn Now 2.1 Why Watching the News is Addicting and How to Manage Your Consumption 2.2 The Critical Art of Mental Distraction to Crowd Out Stressors 2.3 How We Think About Physical Distancing and Explaining it to Our Children 3.1 The Effects of Isolation 3.2 Some Strategies to Make Isolation More Tolerable 3.3 The Importance of Social Connection in a Physical Distancing World 4.1 The Need to Guard Against Depression: The Importance of Control 4.2 Bring it Together: Practice Makes Proficient 4.3 Invitation to Suggest Additional Videos...

Top reviews

AM

Jul 17, 2020

So grateful that a course like this exists. I found the information that was presented easy to understand and in such a way that small changes to my daily routine seem manageable. Thank you very much!

VS

Jul 19, 2020

The course is very insightful. The topics were carefully and simply taught by Prof. Joordens. It's easy to understand and has helped a lot in understanding how our minds work esp during this pandemic.

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By Cheryle F

May 6, 2021

I loved this course! The professor was so calming, and had such good info for dealing with all of this. Thank you! I appreciate your effort and will apply so much of this new knowledge,

By Leilani M G C

Apr 11, 2021

I've learned a lot from this course. I particularly love thr guided relaxation. I also love the topic on locus of control and restrengthening social connectivity on the emotional level.

By Myrricar L B

Oct 7, 2020

I learned a lot of things in this course and it really helped me understand what I was feeling. Maraming Salamat (Filipino word for Thank you) to Prof. Steve for this wonderful lecture.

By Luz R C S

Aug 27, 2020

I really found the course very helpful since it addresses very important issues about the emotional state that is being experienced and how to face it in an appropriate and optimal way.

By Milena

Jul 11, 2020

Amazing course. The professor is amazing - he knows how to talk about it in an easy and knowledgeable way. It helped me a lot in relation to my anxiety. I highly recommend this course.

By Fer A

Jun 13, 2020

Ithink this course help us as a guide to manage this situation, because many people does not know how to deal whit this, but like all, this require practice, I live this cuorse a lot!!!

By EFSTATHIA V

Dec 26, 2020

So helpful course!! All the information is easy to understand and the instructor was so calmful and he gived some practical and helpful tips for fighting stress! I loved this course!

By Ioanna B

Dec 8, 2020

Especially helpful course for the challenging times we are going through. I will certainly keep in mind and try to use all of the recommended skills, which I found useful. Thank you!

By Fathima N

Aug 3, 2020

Helped stay mentally fit during this crisis . Taught me maximize physical distancing and strengthen social connection which will help us to be physically as well as mentally healthy.

By SANDRA A G M

Jul 20, 2020

Me pareció excelente el curso, el profesor explica claramente en los videos los temas y las técnicas para aplicar en la vida diaria. Muchas gracias por tan extraordinaria oportunidad

By Shahnewaz s

Jul 15, 2020

It's very good things for me in this pandemic situation cause i learn many techniques for remove anxiety and to be happy.... so thanks to dear professor for his valuable instruction.

By Diwakarage R S

Jun 22, 2020

This is a very useful course not only during the COVID-19 pandemic, but also for the day to day life. The professor's style of presenting and speaking was really friendly and clear.

By Cornelia J

Aug 7, 2021

This course is really refreshing my mind. Reminded me of things that I could do and how to reduce things that could increase the anxiety tens. Thank you very much, its very helpful.

By Jessica L P A

Dec 29, 2020

I am from Colombia. I completed the course and it was very pleasant, I learned strategies that I can practice to manage anxious states and avoid more serious mental health problems.

By Eva P

Dec 1, 2020

I enjoyed listening to professor Joorgens and want to thank him for taking the time to share this info. This was an interesting and relevant topic and I have recommended to others!

By Iyarace K

Aug 12, 2020

Very easy to understand with daily life concepts you can touch on. For every teach concepts you can quickly attach your daily life and further customize it to match your life style.

By Valeria R S

Jul 28, 2020

El curso me ayudó a aprender varias técnicas para manejar mi ansiedad que no sabia y que ahorita estoy implementando además de conocer un poco más sobre la ansiedad. Me gusto mucho!

By Morshed R Z

Jul 14, 2020

In this pandemic situation, we must learn how to keep our mind in control and anxiety free. So anyone who are suffering from anxiety problem can go throgh this course. Best wishes

By Amando C

Jun 25, 2021

I learned the importance of social connection in these season of physical distancing. Many valuable lessons on how to cope up during pandemic time. Thanks to Prof. Steve Joordens!

By colleen G

Mar 31, 2021

I really enjoyed this course and it gave me some structure to plan my days during isolation. Thanks for the techniques suggested to manage a change in our lifestyles due to covid.

By John R P

Mar 29, 2021

Steve Joordens did an amazing job in hyperfocusing on managing stressors through positive response a person can do to stay afloat in this trying time. May the “course” be with you.

By Jennifer D

Jan 27, 2021

Very easy to follow, he has a lovely, calm, clear voice and helpful, thoughtful information to share! I look forward to any more courses he is willing to provide! Huge thank yous !

By Priyanjali R

Oct 7, 2020

I am so grateful for this platform. The course is very informative. The way Prof. Joordens. taught was so good. It was easily understandable. It helped me a lot. Thank you so much!

By Pat B

Jul 22, 2020

i enjoyed this course, i needed it badly, during this difficult time. Only thing is your email is covered by your face in the summary, just thought i would mention that, loved it

By Maher N M

Jun 12, 2020

its just awesome for me to overcome the anxiety of covid 19. In this time, i feel peace in my mind fully and know the steps to keep ourself physically distant not socially distance