iStock It’s no secret — COVID-19 has all of us stressed out, between worries of coming down with the nasty virus and seemingly endless searches for vaccination appointments. Research has shown that the COVID-19 pandemic has not only affected people’s physical health, but it’s come with a heavy psychological toll as well. In a study published in July 2020 in Globalization and Health, experts found that COVID-19 has been directly responsible for increased stress, anxiety, and depression in people and communities around the world. As we continue to navigate a sea of uncertainty brought about by the pandemic, one possible way to help quell persistent stress is meditation. A well-known mind and body practice that helps promote relaxation and calmness, meditation has been used throughout history to help people improve their health and well-being, according to the National Institutes of Health.