Stress during an infectious disease outbreak includes: fear and worry about you and your loved ones' health, change in sleep and eating patterns, worsening of chronic health problems, worsening of mental health conditions, or increased use of alcohol and other drugs
Elders, people with chronic diseases, children, teens, people who help respond to covid-19, health care providers, doctors, first responders, and people who already have mental crisis issues may respond strongly to the stress of the crisis
Statistics of Mental Crisis Disorders, are major depression, manic depression, schizophrenia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Taking breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including social media is a way to cope with stress. Take care of your body by taking deep breaths, stretching, or meditating. You can also try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep
Make time to unwind by trying to do some other activities you enjoy. Connect with others by talking to people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling
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