Reduce your anxiety with Calm resources
Anxiety is a persistent feeling of dread or apprehension and millions of people around the world struggle with it. Whether you experience anxiety occasionally or regularly, building a personal toolkit to better manage it can help you get more rest and ease your nervous system.
Check out the following mindfulness resources from Calm, our mental health partner, and reduce your anxiety today. You must be logged into your Calm account to access them. Haven't activated your free Calm Premium subscription yet? Visit the Amherst College Calm Benefit information page for registration information.
- In this guided meditation series, Elisha Goldstein, founder of The Mindful Living Collective, will help you shift out of autopilot and learn to release the mental and emotional energy of anxiety.
- In this 7-minute Daily Move session, led by Mel Mah, you’ll be in a seated position to do a few stretches to lessen your anxiety and feel more centered.
Calm Your Heart With Deeper Breaths
- This 3-minute session is from our Overcome Stress and Anxiety series with Dr. Julie Smith, a renowned clinical psychologist, and educator. Dr. Julie will guide you to take deeper, slower breaths so you can naturally slow your heart rate and quickly reduce your anxiety.
Important Note: If you’re experiencing chronic anxiety, please reach out to our Employee Assistance Program, New Directions or your doctor for the appropriate medical resources and support.
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