RESOURCES FOR WOMEN
DURING COVID-19

Managing stress and anxiety in an uncertain world

We need community now more than ever

Circles are small groups of women who come together for real talk and peer support. Right now, Circles are meeting virtually and helping each other through the pandemic. We’re a global community and we’re continuing to lean on each other.

Resources to help you get through this

The pandemic has disrupted life as we know it—and many of us are struggling to come to terms with our new reality. While we can’t make stress and anxiety go away, here are some practical tips to lessen the impact by taking care of our minds and bodies. For more resources, check out our other topics here.

If you’re covering this topic in your virtual Circle this month, read one or more of the pieces below, then discuss as a group using our suggested questions at the end.

This set of curated materials was created in collaboration with our colleagues at Option B. OptionB.Org helps people build resilience and find meaning in the face of adversity.

Therapists answer your top questions about coronavirus anxiety

You’re not alone if you’re feeling anxious. Here’s some advice from therapists.

Read on Shine

Unemployment during coronavirus: The psychology of job loss

Millions of people have lost their jobs because of COVID-19. Here’s how to process a loss like this.

Read on the BBC

10 ways to ease your coronavirus anxiety

These straightforward tips can help you stay calm and put things in perspective.

Read on The New York Times

How to manage financial anxiety during COVID-19

How to handle financial anxiety when millions of people are facing job or income loss.

Read on Very Well Mind

Stress and coping, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

What you can do to manage stress—whether you’re a parent, a responder, or released from quarantine (en Español).

Read on the CDC

Managing healthcare workers’ stress

Learn strategies for managing stress and building emotional resilience if you work in healthcare (en Español).

Read on USDVA

Coronavirus is a ‘personal nightmare’ for people with OCD and anxiety disorders

For people with mental health conditions, COVID-19 may make coping even more difficult.

Read on NBC

Discussion questions for virtual Circles

These questions are designed to help you and your Circle members connect over common challenges, share your best strategies to overcome them, and workshop solutions together.

Pick one question to start with and move on to the other questions if you have time.