CopeColumbia

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CopeColumbia

CopeColumbia

Growing Resilience

Our mission is to foster collective well-being and resilience by sharing evidence-based coping strategies, facilitating access to peer support, and contributing to an inclusive and compassionate culture for faculty and staff of CUIMC and the larger Columbia community. 

Peer Support Services

CopeColumbia peer support services are available to all CUIMC faculty and staff. Sessions provide an opportunity for employees to talk about their experiences, ask questions, and obtain guidance and practical suggestions from our psychiatry faculty.

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Additional Resources

Meditation, Relaxation, and Guided Practice

It's natural to seek out ways to escape or move away from emotional pain and distress, but a perspective of awareness can help confront strong emotions like anger, anxiety, and grief.
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Trauma, Grief, and Loss Resources

We encourage you to take advantage of CopeColumbia’s counseling resources and to take advantage of the resources below for managing shock, stress, and trauma associated with COVID-19.
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Past Events and Webinars

In these webinars, we provide helpful insight on how to manage stress and anxiety during difficult times. Check back frequently as more webinars become available. 

Video Resources

In these video resources, the Department of Psychiatry faculty provide helpful insight on how to manage stress and anxiety during difficult times.
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COVID-19 Resources

View CopeColumbia COVID-19 Resources.
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Mental Health Treatment With Columbia Psychiatry

Columbia Psychiatry is world-renowned for mental health treatment and has many resources available to support faculty, staff, and resident mental well-being.
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Racism, Stress, & Coping

Provided here are resources centered around racial disparities and promoting healing, growth, and avenues for change.

Resources for Caregivers

Department of Psychiatry faculty share resources with helpful insight into how to help children and teens cope with uncertainty and overcome anxiety.

Events

There are currently no upcoming events.

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News

  • Columbia Primary Care Removes Barriers to Improve Mental Health

    December 13, 2021

    A new program at ColumbiaDoctors embeds behavioral health specialists alongside primary care providers to care for patients’ mental health needs.

    Mental Health
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  • How to Cope with Holiday Stress

    December 15, 2021

    Despite the emotional challenges, the holidays offer a chance to put work aside, catch our breath, and rejoice with loved ones, says Columbia psychologist Dr. Zachary Blumkin.

    Mental Health
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  • How to Fight Seasonal Depression

    November 28, 2022

    A Columbia expert explains how to recognize the signs of seasonal affective disorder and why it’s important to treat it.

    Mental Health
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