Partnership Supports COVID-19 Stress Education Course for Schools
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Partnership Supports COVID-19 Stress Education Course for Schools
Jennifer Greif Green, associate professor in BU Wheelock’s special education program, has partnered with Medway Public Schools to develop an online COVID-19 stress and anxiety educational course for students.
The online course is designed to help students in grades 5–12 understand the difference between stress and anxiety; learn about different ways of managing their stress; and determine who they can reach out to if they feel they need support. The course addresses key questions and concerns that teens may have about stress during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Medway Public Schools reached out to us because of their commitment to supporting the health and well being of students,” says Dr. Green. “We are thankful for the opportunity to partner in developing this module and hope that it will be helpful to students in Medway, as well as other school districts.”
The course explores reasons that teens may be feeling stress in relation to COVID-19, such as being stuck inside or missing time with friends. It also explores the ways people cope with stress and offers tips for healthy strategies. Resources and contact information are provided for students and parents.
“We hope this course helps our students learn techniques to not only help them deal with the stress they may be experiencing during these uncertain times, but techniques that they can continue to use in the future,” says Ryan Sherman, director of wellness for Medway schools.
The text in this article draws on reporting created and published by Medway Public Schools in partnership with John Guilfoil Public Relations LLC.