Got 'Zoom fatigue' from working or going to class at home?

Honolulu, HAWAII — As people deal with stress from the pandemic, many are also experiencing so-called "Zoom fatigue."

Employees working from home and students doing online learning may have a tough time adjusting to the sudden increase in screen time.

“It really is a lot more mentally draining, and a big reason for that is our brain is not getting the same kinds of non-verbal cues that we would typically pick up on when we’re actually sitting face to face with a person,” said Dr. Heather Goff, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Kaiser Permanente.

Goff suggest building in breaks. Other tips include covering your own face on the screen and limiting distractions such as cell phones.

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