If you, or someone you care about, are feeling overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression, or anxiety, or feel like you want to harm yourself or others call:
Second version 4/13/20- This document is being released to serve as a guide to assist individuals in using the science of clinical psychology to cope with common negative emotional reactions that we are all likely to experience, in particular fear and sadness.
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has been stressful for many people and communities. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause a host of emotional responses. The list of resources on this site suggests ways to care for your mental health during these experiences and provides information for more help. It also includes descriptions of feelings and thoughts you may have during and after social distancing and/or self-isolation.
Article written by Jelena Kecmanovic, a founding director of the Arlington/DC Behavior Therapy Institute and an adjunct professor of psychology at Georgetown University.
"The internet wants you to believe you aren’t doing enough with all that “extra time” you have now. But staying inside and attending to basic needs is plenty."
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.