$ 0 0 Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And WisconsinResearcher: We Can Reframe Social Distancing As An Act Of KindnessJudith Siers-PoissonWisconsin Public RadioApril 1, 2020 | 11:20 a.m.Shared viaWPRA researcher on the effects on the human brain of meditation and other mindfulness practices says that thinking about social distancing as an act of kindness can help people deal with the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic.