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The World Health Organisation has given some advice on helping you cope with stress during the Covid 19 outbreak. We have stated the exact advice in the rest of this video, advice given at the time of filming, and more information can be found on their website at www.WHO.INT It is normal to feel sad, stressed, confused, scared or angry during a crisis. Talking to people you trust can help, so contact your friends and family if you feel this necessary. If you must stay at home, maintain a healthy lifestyle - including proper diet, sleep, exercise and social contacts with loved ones by email and phone with other family and friends. Don’t use smoking, alcohol or other drugs to deal with your emotions. If you feel overwhelmed, talk to a health worker or counsellor. Have a plan, where to go to and how to seek help for physical and mental health needs if required. Get the facts. Gather information that will help you accurately determine your risk so that you can take reasonable precautions. Find a credible source you can trust such as the WHO website or, a local public health agency. Limit worry and agitation by lessening the time you and your family spend watching or listening to media coverage that you may perceive as upsetting. And finally, draw on skills you have used in the past that have helped you to manage previous life adversities and use those skills to help you manage your emotions during the challenging time of this outbreak.
The current COVID-19 outbreak can evoke various emotions:
It's essential to recognise and address these feelings.
Advice from the World Health Organisation includes:
To manage stress effectively, avoid unhealthy coping mechanisms: