CAPS Publishes Self-Guided COVID-19 Anxiety Workbook; Launches Daily Anxiety Webinar

Pat Walker Health Center's Counseling & Psychological Services has published a new mental health resource to help students, faculty and staff cope with the stress and anxiety as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Adapted from CAPS' Anxiety Workshop and Toolkit, the self-guided workbook is designed to help reduce anxiety about the outbreak, provide strategies to manage anxiety, as well as offer life-long tools to help cope with anxiety-triggering situations.

"Navigating this unprecedented time can be stressful and challenging for many, which is why CAPS is making every effort to ensure critical mental health services and resources remain available for the university community," said Josette Cline, director of CAPS. "When things feel uncertain or out of our control, we understandably feel fear and anxiety. The key is learning to manage this fear and anxiety as best we can. We all need self-care strategies now more than ever, so we can take care of ourselves and those around us. "

Daily Anxiety Webinar

In addition to the self-guided workbook, CAPS is hosting daily COVID-19 Anxiety Webinars where students can discuss anxiety related to the COVID-19 outbreak, social distancing, and the University's move to remote learning and instruction.

The daily anxiety webinar also offers students the opportunity to ask questions and learn various strategies to overcome their anxiety symptoms during these trying times.

Anxiety Webinar | Daily on Weekdays at 3 p.m. CDT

Note: CAPS COVID-19 Anxiety Webinar is not a form of clinical therapy, but an informal outreach event. Students can simply drop-in as needed.

Students do not need to enter their real name, or have to use their webcam when prompted to enter the Zoom meeting. Students can also just use the chat function to ask questions.

For more information about CAPS tele-mental health services and additional COVID-19 resources, visit health.uark.edu or call 479-575-4649.

Contacts

Zac Garrett Brown, assistant director of communications
Pat Walker Health Center
479-575-4649, zacharyb@uark.edu

Headlines

Food Scientists Show Rice Malt Has Potential to Play a Bigger Role in Beer

With Arkansas growing about half of the rice in the United States, and shortages of traditional raw materials such as barley, evaluating rice cultivars for use in malted brewing was one goal of U of A researchers.

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Senior Design Projects Reviewed by Alumni

Students condensed their design work into senior design projects and presented them for department alumni and other industry professionals, gaining insights from peers and faculty members.

An Evening With NWA Soldier Songs and Voices: The Healing Power of Music

Members of the Northwest Arkansas chapter of Soldier Songs and Voices will share their experiences and perform music in the Pryor Center atrium at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 5.

University Not Pursuing Full External Management of Custodial and Grounds Services

Following an evaluation process that provided the U of A with the opportunity to learn more about its current operations compared to the market, the university will maintain its current workforce.

NAHJ UARK: Free Churros and Sodas During J-Days Celebration

 The U of A chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists will offer churros and sodas on the north patio of Kimpel Hall from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday. Stop by and support your local journalist.

News Daily