The COVID-19 pandemic can be very stressful but so can life in general. Jeanne Lackamp, MD, Vice Chair, Department of Psychiatry at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, offers ways we can help ourselves with mental health. Here are 6 tips to cope with stress and anxiety.
00:00 Coping skills and how to deal with stress
00:08 Be gentle with yourself
00:24 Feel empowered to set boundaries
00:46 Take care of the basics (sleeping and eating)
01:04 Use caution regarding substances (alcohol and drugs)
01:21 Engage in something positive or fun for yourself
01:40 Vent if you need to
01:52 Seek professional help if you need it
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