The mental and emotional strain of COVID-19
In the midst of this health crisis caused by the COVID-19 virus, or Coronavirus outbreak, it's important to practice the five things we know helps prevent the spread of the virus. Proper hand washing, cough into your elbow or tissue then throw away, don't touch your face including your eyes, adhere to social distancing and stay home if you can. We need to take these precautions seriously and recognize that every decision and action you make potentially impacts others. And every action others make can potentially impact you.
We as Americans celebrate our individual rights and freedom. We emphasize the importance of independence. But one thing that's quite apparent now is how very interdependent we really are. This pandemic is forcing us to face this reality and consider our collective responsibility to work together to slow and prevent the spread of the virus.
As we grapple with these difficult times, it's also taking a toll on our mental and emotional health. The level of fear and anxiety that accompanies the threat of being exposed to the COVID-19 virus seems to be mounting each day. The need to exercise social distancing, self quarantine, and isolation are all measures that force us to distance and in some cases disconnect from our existing social supports. This can cause us to experience loss, loneliness, sadness and even depression. All of this can cause us to feel like our lives are out of control and make us wonder if it will ever return to "normal." These mental and emotional responses should be recognized as normal, healthy responses to these challenging times.
Despite these difficult times it's important to know you are not alone and there is help available.
NYS Office of Mental Health has issued a practical and helpful guidance document which can be accessed at https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/guidance/covid-19-managing-stress-anxiety.pdf Please feel free to download this guidance and share with others.
There are additional supports available to help deal with the mental and emotional strain of this pandemic. The following resources are available and are toll free:
Mobile Crisis and Assessment Team (MCAT) available 24/7/365: 1-844-732-6228
COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline: 1-844-863-9314
Crisis Text Line: Text Got5 to 741741
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
Domestic Violence: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Chenango County Behavioral Health Services: (607) 337-1600
–Ruth Roberts, Director of Community Services
Chenango County Mental Hygiene
We as Americans celebrate our individual rights and freedom. We emphasize the importance of independence. But one thing that's quite apparent now is how very interdependent we really are. This pandemic is forcing us to face this reality and consider our collective responsibility to work together to slow and prevent the spread of the virus.
As we grapple with these difficult times, it's also taking a toll on our mental and emotional health. The level of fear and anxiety that accompanies the threat of being exposed to the COVID-19 virus seems to be mounting each day. The need to exercise social distancing, self quarantine, and isolation are all measures that force us to distance and in some cases disconnect from our existing social supports. This can cause us to experience loss, loneliness, sadness and even depression. All of this can cause us to feel like our lives are out of control and make us wonder if it will ever return to "normal." These mental and emotional responses should be recognized as normal, healthy responses to these challenging times.
Despite these difficult times it's important to know you are not alone and there is help available.
NYS Office of Mental Health has issued a practical and helpful guidance document which can be accessed at https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/guidance/covid-19-managing-stress-anxiety.pdf Please feel free to download this guidance and share with others.
There are additional supports available to help deal with the mental and emotional strain of this pandemic. The following resources are available and are toll free:
Mobile Crisis and Assessment Team (MCAT) available 24/7/365: 1-844-732-6228
COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline: 1-844-863-9314
Crisis Text Line: Text Got5 to 741741
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
Domestic Violence: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Chenango County Behavioral Health Services: (607) 337-1600
–Ruth Roberts, Director of Community Services
Chenango County Mental Hygiene
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