California Student anxiety, depression increasing during school closures, survey finds By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | May 14, 2020 More than half of students surveyed said they need mental health services since schools closed.
COVID-19 SIP is stressful | Wellness Center offers some tips for coping By Amy Hazer & Alisa Crovetti | May 8, 2020 The close quarters of SIP without the usual rhythm and variety we're used to can cause our systems to overload.
commentary OK, Boomer – here are 10 truths from a coronavirus quarantined Boomer By Maggie Shandera Linden | CALmatters | May 4, 2020 Heading into the second month of staying home to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, here's how one Baby Boomer is coping and what she's learning.
Bay Area Golf courses reopening Monday after shelter order modification By Eli Walsh | Bay City News | April 30, 2020 Bay Area golf courses can resume operations as long as they enforce physical distancing.
Featured in Category Commentary | With summer camps and vacations being cancelled, adjusting to the new normal is hard work By Amy Hazer & Alisa Crovetti, PUSD Wellness Center | April 24, 2020 PUSD wellness staff offers support, guidance and tips for routines and other ways to survive COVID-19 quarantine
Family & Kids ‘510 Day Virtual 5K’ is May 10 By Lena Zentgraf | April 17, 2020 The Oakland Marathon team is sponsoring a virtual fun run to help the Alameda County Community Food Bank.
health Acts of grace from everyday Californians are getting us through coronavirus pandemic By Jocelyn Wiener | CALmatters | April 16, 2020 Neighbors are gifting toilet paper, buying groceries for the elderly and holding sing-alongs in the street at proper distances.
California Gov. Newsom reminds residents to take care of mental, physical health amid pandemic By Eli Walsh | Bay City News | April 7, 2020 Maintaining supportive relationships, getting exercise and keeping a healthy diet and sleep schedule are key to reducing stress.
Around Town Local yoga, fitness studios provide online exercise and stress relief By Ulla Smit | April 3, 2020 Streaming has proven very popular for clients who are sheltering in place -- but don't want that place to be the couch and a surfeit of Netflix.
health How to get past the coronavirus crisis without losing your mental health By Jocelyn Wiener | CALmatters | March 29, 2020 Fear, loss, economic stress, the angst of a seemingly endless crisis — coronavirus is taking a toll, not just physically but on our mental health. Here are some tips and tweaks from California mental health professionals.