04/02/2020
Mental health can suffer considerably during times of crisis. Please keep these recommendations from the CDC in mind during these stressful times:
Things you can do to support yourself
1) Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including social media. Hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting.
2) Take care of your body. Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate. Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep, and avoid alcohol and drugs.
3) Make time to unwind. Try to do some other activities you enjoy.
4) Connect with others. Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.
If you or a loved one needs help:
Call 911
Visit the Disaster Distress Helpline or call 1-800-985-5990 and TTY 1-800-846-8517
Or text TalkWithUs to 66746
Visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline or call 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus) identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.
