Abstract
This case report describes the development, implementation and evaluation of a public-facing webinar that provided psychoeducation addressing the emotional distress that has accompanied the coronavirus pandemic. Using a webinar was an effective strategy for reaching a large, public audience and making content from expert clinicians accessible. Participants were likely to recommend the webinar to friends or family. Participants appreciated that the webinar acknowledged the presence of distressing emotions and provided practical advice for reducing the negative psychological sequelae of the coronavirus pandemic. Areas for improvement included addressing technical issues and incorporating additional information into the webinar.
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Smith G, Harman S, Brenner K. Flattening the curve of distress: A public-facing webinar for psychoeducation during COVID-19. Patient Experience Journal. 2020; 7(2):151-155. doi: 10.35680/2372-0247.1497.
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