Pandemic and Mental Health
There are some ideas around practical preparedness, emotional preparedness, and some additional information that can help you to prepare for a pandemic and the Stepped Care Model as it applies specifically to a pandemic:
A public health emergency, like the COVID-19 outbreak, can be stressful, especially for people who have a pre-existing medical condition, who are traveling, or are separated from friends and family members at home and abroad. This resource provides some helpful tips for you to use when dealing with challenging situation:
Children react, in part, on what they see from the adults around them. Coping with COVID-19 calmly and confidently, can help you support your child. Here is a resource that you can use for some ideas to support your child:
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