How to Recover from Psychological Aftershocks of Lockdown

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by Bryan Robinson, Forbes, NJ, 05/01/2020

Description

Written in May of 2020, this article describes the long-term and downstream negative effects of isolation because of the pandemic.

Features

short article backed with studies; list of mental health organizations

Recommended Audience

anyone focusing on wellness and mental health

Cost

Free

Practical Applications

Share with your congregation's leadership to raise awareness of impending mental health issues.
Circulate to all members of your congregation in order to help them understand long-lasting effects of isolation.

Updated: January 08, 2025

About the Contributor

Matt Burke

Senior Director of Resource Consulting and Grants

Matt Burke is the senior director of resource consulting and grants for the Center for Congregations. Prior to this role, he also served as the director of the northeast Center for Congregations in Fort Wayne and the Center’s Education Director statewide. Matt has a background in classroom, digital and experiential education and most recently served as the associate director of Learning Science at Kaplan Test Prep. He is passionate about using education to develop deeper faith in congregational participants.

Matt earned a B.A. in Religion from Mount Vernon Nazarene University and a Masters of Divinity degree from Asbury Theological Seminary. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Kelly, and his two sons, Silas and Levi. Matt also loves storytelling in films, books and music and finding the intersections of faith and popular culture.

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