Take a Free 10-Day Pandemic Mental Health Course
No matter how many articles you read about sustainability , virtual vacations or fictitious commutes , it is impossible to ignore the fact that the past year has been a difficult one that we could not have imagined before. While vaccine introduction is ongoing, the COVID-19 pandemic is not over yet, which means two things: 1) we must continue with some of the practices that made the past year so challenging (many of them related to meetings). , communication and physical distancing) and 2) at some point we will have to re-exist in public as semi-normal people, after more than a year of collective and individual stress, grief and trauma.
All of this suggests that most of us may need some support from the mental health department. In fact, in the American Psychological Association’s 2020 Stress in America Survey, about 80% of American adults reported the pandemic as a significant source of stress in their lives. To help us get started with mental healing, the Talkspace online therapy app offers a free 10-day mental health course designed specifically for the challenges we face right now. Here’s what you need to know.
What the course includes
Before we continue, there are two things to note. First, this or any other online course does not replace one-to-one work with a mental health professional and should not be used as a substitute for seeking help if you need it. Second, the therapy is not affordable and not available to everyone, so such tools can provide at least some information and guidance.
This particular course was created by accredited licensed therapists and includes daily lessons, hands-on sessions, and other tools to help people manage their feelings and prioritize their mental health.
How to access the course
To start the course, visit this page on the TALKSPACE website and enter your email address (or at least your email address, you will have access as soon as you enter, without confirmation via the email link to you) … You will then be able to see and use all 10 days of lessons and activities, doing them at your own pace and in the order that suits you best.