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During the COVID-19 pandemic and shelter-in-place orders, many Californians are experiencing increased stress, anxiety and feelings of isolation. Here, find trusted resources to support physical, social, and financial wellness.
Physical and mental well-being are ever important during this crisis. Experts recommend 60 minutes of exercise a day, even if it is not all at once. A few ways to start small include:
CDA also recommends the following resources for guidance and support for your mind and body:
Meditation
Enjoy a guided meditation app from 10 Percent Happier or Headspace
Learn about the science of meditation from Mindful
Get tips for calming your anxiety from Ten Percent Happier
Exercise
Get ideas getting kids to exercise at home from Go Noodle
Find resources on yoga, meditation and other wellness topics from Gaia.com
Happiness
Watch the Happiness Advantage, by Shawn Achor: Ted Talk
“Social distancing” may be required, but humans need connections with family, friends and colleagues, even if it is 6 feet away. Make an extra effort to have virtual coffee or happy hours and spend time with family. These resources will help you stay connected:
Staying connected
Join your neighbors and connect to your community with the Nextdoor App
Connect face-to-face with a free account and host up to 40 minute long chats with Zoom.us
Coping with Isolation
Read suggestions on coping with isolation from Northwestern University
Get practical advice for anyone coping with isolation from AARP
Staying Resilient
Get tips on mental clarity from Harvard Business Review
Learn strategies to increase resilience from UC Berkeley
During the shelter-in-place order, CDA members and colleagues in dentistry are experiencing financial stress and anxiety. CDA and many of its “endorsed program” partners have resources to support your financial well-being:
CDA Endorsed Programs
Bank of America has payment deferral and advice for small businesses.
Common Bond provides information on student loan relief included in the CARES act.
Webinars
Watch CDA webinars for information on financial support provided through the CARES Act and advice on managing your portfolio.
Expert Advice
Get the Forbes COVID-19 Financial Survival Guide
Learn how to manage your personal finances during economic uncertainty from Moneywise
The California state government has developed resources to support residents in managing stress and anxiety during the pandemic:
State Resources
Manage stress for health
Emotional support and wellbeing
Federal Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
CDC Selfcare Resources
The “shelter-in-place” orders may cause additional stress and anxiety that make managing addiction more difficult. Visit these trusted organizations for support with addiction during the COVID-19 pandemic:
CDA Programs
CDA Well-Being Program
External Addiction Organizations
Alcoholics Anonymous
NAR-ANON
Gamblers Anonymous
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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