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Welcome to a special set of episodes of The Happiness Lab.

The now global spread of coronavirus is affecting all of us.

This disease has brought a host of medical, economic, and political problems.

But it's also given us a ton of uncertainty and anxiety, which are beginning to have an

enormous negative impact on our collective while being.

But whenever I'm confused or fearful, I remember that looking for answers in evidence-based

science is always the best way to go.

And that's where I'm hoping this podcast can help.

I often get emails from listeners asking for specific advice.

But one of the ones I received recently really struck me.

It was from the director of a hospital emergency department.

One who had spent the last few weeks on the frontlines, fighting COVID-19.

He talked about the fear and anxiety so many healthcare workers were facing right now.

And asked if I could devote a special episode to helping medical staff and first responders,

with some science-based tips specifically designed to protect their well-being during this

crisis.

Like many of you, I've been wondering what I could do to help the brave folks who are

working on the frontlines of this crisis.

But I also didn't want to give such advice lightly.

And so while I desperately wanted to help, I also wanted to make sure that I understood

what those heroes were really going through.

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