The Ukraine Crisis: Student Stress Reactions & Coping
Season #2Episode #5
The tragic events in the Ukraine has college students concerned, anxious, and carrying significant stress. In this episode we highlight the impact of these events and how levels of anxiety and stress increase and often maintained when our mind are filled with uncertainty. Listen in for tips on how to recognize these moments and utilize coping strategies. Have a topic or question you would like us to address? Email Dr. Joel & Libby at: [email protected] (We will not share your name when addressing your topic/question!)
Episode Notes:
2:10: Introduction
3:08: Student conversations around the conflict
4:18: How college students are getting news = STRESS
6:05: Stress surrounding conflict
8:00: Comparison to Gulf War news
8:20 : Concerns about the future
10:05: Dealing with uncertain information
11:00: Similarities to the psychological impact of COVID-19 news
13:00: Focusing under stress
14:05: What fuels anxiety
15:30: You don’t have to keep your thoughts private
16:15: Discussing the conflict in class
18:50: The mental health crisis
20:00 Levels of stress
21:50: The added stress of the semester timing
22:20: Importance of self-care
25:20 Strategies to reduce anxiety before exams
26:45: Wrap-up
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