Feeling sad, stressed, confused, scared or angry is normal during a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here are some tips from the World Health Organization that you can follow to cope with stress:
- Talk to people you trust, such as friends and family.
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle, including proper diet, sleep and exercise.
- Don't smoke, drink alcohol or use other drugs to deal with your emotions.
- Get the facts. Gather information from credible sources that will help you accurately determine your risk.
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