Welcome to this COVID-19 special edition podcast brought to you by Kessler Foundation.
While the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted daily life for the general population during the past two years, individuals living with multiple sclerosis (MS) know a thing or two about coping with unforeseen challenges. In this podcast, Erica Weber, PhD, research scientist in the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research, speaks with two Kessler Foundation employees who also have MS, Carla Basante and Michaele Clayborne-Crosby. They discuss their experience during the novel coronavirus pandemic, and how they are managing to maintain their health and well-being during the pandemic.
Read the podcast transcription at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-05/Coping%20with%20MS%20during%20the%20COVID-19%20Pandemic_0.pdf
To learn more about our host and guests click on their bio links below:
Dr. Erica Weber (kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Erica%20Weber)
Carla Basante (kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/found…/carla-basante)
Michaele Clayborne-Crosby is a former employee.
Click here to find out more about current COVID-19 tele-studies at Kessler Foundation. (kesslerfoundation.org/covid-19#participate)
Additional Resources:
National Organizations
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NJ Mental Health emotional support during COVID-19
866-202-HELP (4357)
7 days a week, 8 am to 8 pm (EST) - www.njmentalhealthcares.org
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - www.nationalmssociety.org
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/stress-coping/cope-with-stress/index.html
COVID-19 Consumer Warnings and Safety Tips - www.fcc.gov/covid-scams
Mindful Meditation
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Headspace - www.headspace.com/meditation/10-minute-meditation
Daily Calm | 10 Minute Mindfulness Meditation | Be Present - www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZToicYcHIOU
Jon Kabat-Zinn Body Scan Meditation Guided Meditation - www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4gZgnCy5ew
Tuned into our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. In new episodes, our experts weigh in on the impact of COVID-19 on people living with disabilities and how research that changes lives continues at Kessler Foundation. Check back soon to listen to more COVID-19 podcasts on our playlist at soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/resilience-and-disability-in-the-time-of-covid-19
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This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, April 29th, 2020, remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
