Mental Health Resources

Mental Health and Coping During COVID-191

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people and communities. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children…

 

Psychological Impacts of the Coronavirus (COVID-19)2

Infectious diseases, like any life stressor, challenge the way we cope. Whether we learn about them on television or experience them personally, we can feel upset, fearful and anxious as a result, both for our own personal safety and that of our family, friends, colleagues, and community. Stressful events can also bring up feelings and memories of previous traumatic events thereby compounding the distress that we feel…

 

Managing Fears and Anxiety around the Coronavirus (COVID-19)3

Although Coronavirus is a health issue that is taken very seriously by HUHS, the University and public health authorities, do not let your worry about this virus control your life. There are many simple and effective ways to manage your fears and anxieties. Many of them are ingredients for a healthy mental and physical lifestyle…

 

Managing Loneliness and Anxiety During This Time of Social Distancing4

Listen to the podcast to hear Kelly discuss ways to combat the loneliness and anxiety people may be feeling during this time of isolation and social distancing because of COVID-19…

 

Caregiver Mental Health During COVID-19 Outbreak5

Countries around the world are actively working to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. One strategy is social distancing or avoiding interaction with others. While this strategy is necessary, it can contribute to feelings of isolation and affect a person’s mental health. This is true for family caregivers and the person they support…

 

1 2 Canadian Psychological Association

3 Harvard University Health Services

4 BreastCancer.Org

5 Ontario Caregiver Association