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.
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Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19
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Subtitles: English, Spanish, Hungarian, Arabic
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Beginner Level
Approx. 3 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English, Spanish, Hungarian, Arabic
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University of Toronto
Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is one of the world’s leading universities, renowned for its excellence in teaching, research, innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as its impact on economic prosperity and social well-being around the globe.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
1 hour to complete
The Machinery Underlying Anxiety and How to Control It
This module is intended to introduce you to the nervous system underlying your anxiety response (the sympathetic nervous system) and also to its opposite side, the relaxation (or parasympathetic nervous system). You will learn that the best way to shut down anxiety is to learn how to put your body in a relaxed state. I guided relaxation audio file is also provided with the fourth video to help you practice learning to relax.
1 hour to complete
4 videos (Total 47 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
4 videos
Understanding the Anxiety Response13m
The Necessity of Strategies to Manage Anxiety8m
Good Relaxation: A Skill We All Know to Learn Now14m
1 reading
Guided Relaxation Audio10m
1 practice exercise
End of Module Knowledge Check
1 hour to complete
Managing Anxiety by Managing Your Environment
Another way to manage your anxiety is by being careful about what stimuli and activities you expose yourself to. Some make your more anxious, some counter anxiety. By understanding the effects these have you can choose experiences wisely.
1 hour to complete
3 videos (Total 43 min)
3 videos
Crowding Out Anxiety Using Distractions14m
The Importance of Social Relations17m
1 practice exercise
End of Module Knowledge Check
1 hour to complete
Understanding and Managing the Effects of Isolation
Many if not most of us are not either quarantined or living in self-isolation. In this module I'll help students understand some of the psychological reactions they may have to isolation and, once again, how to manage ones emotional states to ultimately tolerate what is an unnatural way of living.
1 hour to complete
3 videos (Total 46 min)
1 practice exercise
Week Three Knowledge Check
9 minutes to complete
Summary
9 minutes to complete
1 video (Total 9 min)
1 video
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM MIND CONTROL: MANAGING YOUR MENTAL HEALTH DURING COVID-19
by AMJul 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!
by VSJul 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.
by HPJun 15, 2020
During this time where the whole world is going trough a very rough time,it is very imp for the people to take care of their mental health and thanks to this course!It has taught me lot many things.
by MCJul 1, 2020
The course is very helpful and I learned a lot! Professor Joordens explained each topic very well and relates it to simple scenarios that helped me understand the context more. Thank you very much!
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