As we all work through this difficult time, the American Optometric Student Association (AOSA) would like to offer additional resources to help manage stressful situations, and to turn uncertainty and fear into productivity. The AOSA is offering a free, live, interactive webinar sponsored by AOAExcel “Building Resilience in the World of COVID-19” that will cover the following topics: 
- How stress impacts our brains as well as our vulnerability to virus
- There’s the virus, and then there’s our thoughts, worries and anxiety around it
- The benefits of focusing on what we can control
- Solutions to build resilience in the world of COVID-19
- Accepting anxiety
- Prioritizing self-care
- What you “feed” yourself matters –How to stay mindfully informed
- Tips for studying from home in chaotic times
- How to stay connected in a world of social distancing
- Micro mindfulness practices for managing fear and anxiety
