The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge effect on our lives. Many of us face challenges that can be stressful, overwhelming, and provoke strong emotions in adults and children. Public health measures, such as social distancing, are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but they can leave us feeling isolated and increase stress and anxiety. Learning to cope with stress in a healthy way will help you, your loved ones, and the people with whom you are in contact to develop greater resilience.
Adding to the fear of contracting the virus in a pandemic such as COVID-19 is the impact of major changes in our daily lives caused by efforts to contain and slow the spread of the virus. Faced with the new and challenging realities of physical distancing, working from home, temporary unemployment, home education for children, and lack of physical contact with loved ones and friends, it is important that we take care of both our physical health and mental.
