In this episode, I will talk about how the brain is wired to react during fear, trauma, and a pandemic and ways to take care of your mental health during this pandemic (yes, we are still in one). If you're looking for validation that you aren't losing your mind, you might get it in the brain information that I share. If you're looking for multiple ways to be intentional about taking care of yourself in this prolonged collective trauma we are all in, you will find some ways in this episode. 

Show Resources

American Psychological Association Resources to Mental Health during a Pandemic

The Next Right Thing (book) by Emily P. Freeman

10 Things the Brain Does in Response to Pandemic (article) by Marwa Azab Ph.D.

The Logical vs. The Reflexive Brain: Only One Wins | Marwa Azab | TEDxCSULB

Are you too sensitive? Should you change? | Marwa Azab | TEDxOakland

Meditation Apps

25 Best Therapy Apps

An Epidemic of Fear by American Psychological Association

Pandemics and the Psych. Of Uncertainty

Creativity, COVID Style by Psychology Today