Road to resilience: do it with a friend


LearnResilienceYour guide to choosing a COVID-19 vaccineRoad to resilience: do it with a friend

Friends, loved ones, and communities are critical to mental health when dealing with COVID-19.

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk.
Medically reviewed by Ann Wendling, MD, MPH.
Updated onAugust, 2026
Written by Jameson Kowalczyk.
Medically reviewed by Ann Wendling, MD, MPH.
Updated onAugust, 2026

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Myth Information: Covid-19
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Myth Information: Covid-19

Data Behind the Disease: The Impact of Covid-19
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Data Behind the Disease: The Impact of Covid-19

Key terms to better understand COVID-19 vaccines
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Key terms to better understand COVID-19 vaccines

As COVID-19 remains a public health concern, vaccines remain important to preventing severe illness and long COVID.

5 things the COVID-19 vaccine can prevent
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5 things the COVID-19 vaccine can prevent

A COVID-19 vaccine can prevent you from getting the virus. It can also prevent serious illness from an infection.

Do vaccines protect against long COVID?
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Do vaccines protect against long COVID?

Most studies have shown that being vaccinated helps reduce the risk of developing long COVID.

Why do vaccines cause side effects?
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Why do vaccines cause side effects?

It’s common for vaccines to cause side effects like a sore arm or fatigue, but these usually aren’t cause for concern.

How to prepare for a COVID-19 vaccine
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How to prepare for a COVID-19 vaccine

Use these tips to help your COVID-19 vaccine appointment go as smoothly as possible.

A quick guide to how different COVID-19 vaccines work
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A quick guide to how different COVID-19 vaccines work

Learn how different types of vaccines prepare your immune system for an encounter with the coronavirus.

Can a COVID-19 infection cause depression and anxiety?
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Can a COVID-19 infection cause depression and anxiety?

Depression and anxiety are common symptoms of long COVID and may be a result of how the virus can injure the brain.

8-minute meditation for COVID-19
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8-minute meditation for COVID-19

Having COVID or long COVID can be stressful, but meditation can help you accept your current circumstances and lower your stress.

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