The Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be Stressful: General Psychology Case Study, UAEU, UAE

Project Brief:

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.

Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations. How you respond to the outbreak can depend on your background, the things that make you different from other people, and the community you live in.

People who may respond more strongly to the stress of a crisis include

• Older people and people with chronic diseases who are at higher risk for COVID-19
• Children and teens
• People who are helping with the response to COVID-19, like doctors and other health care providers, or first responders
• People who have mental health conditions including problems with substance use.

Stress during an infectious disease outbreak can include

• Fear and worry about your own health and the health of your loved ones
• Changes in sleep or eating patterns
• Difficulty sleeping or concentrating
• Worsening of chronic health problems

1. We have an actual situation around the world now (COVID-19). This situation affects peoples’ lives in many ways. Write your thoughts and emotions regarding this situation (what do you think, what is your emotion(s) about it). You have to write at least 2 thoughts and 2 emotions with explanations.
2. You were speaking on the phone with your cousin Khaled, who is 17 years old and is having trouble with the current Covid-19 situation. He is feeling depressed because he has not been able to see his friends for months. Also, he has been spending more time sitting and eating junk food and less time exercising and eating healthy. Write your cousin a detailed letter explaining why he is feeling the way he does use the ideas and terms we have discussed in class, and how he can change his environment to affect his daily behavior and negative thoughts in a positive way. Make sure to include discussion about antecedents and consequences using the 4-box model we have discussed in week 1.

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