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Mental Heath and Coping with Stress

April 20, 2020

The fear and anxiety surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic can cause additional stress to both adult and children. Below is a great resource that provides information on coping mechanism and hotlines available 24/7 if you or a loved one are are in need of additional resources.

Ways to Cope with Stress: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html

Know the facts to help reduce stress

Sharing the facts about COVID-19. Understanding the risk to yourself and people you care about can make an outbreak less stressful.

When you share accurate information about COVID-19, you can help make people feel less stressed and make a connection with them.

Related: Reducing Stigma and Stop the Spread of Rumors

Take care of your mental health

Call your healthcare provider if stress gets in the way of your daily activities for several days in a row.

People with preexisting mental health conditions should continue with their treatment and be aware of new or worsening symptoms. Additional information can be found at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Disaster Preparednessexternal icon page.