Cope

There’s a lot to navigate during the pandemic and that can be stressful. There are masks to wear, distance to keep, and then there is loss. And loss takes all kinds of forms. There are activities you don’t do now, friends you don’t see and then there are friends and family you have lost.

There’s simply a lot going on right now and feeling stressed or anxious is to be expected. The key is what you do with the stress and anxiety – how do you handle it so it doesn’t get a hold on you.

Understanding…

This collection of six short videos describes several common mental health challenges and difficulties that have been brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, from depression and anxiety, to grief, to struggling with racial inequalities and racial violence. You might feel down or helpless right now, but there is hope, and each video describes resources and ideas to help understand and cope with your emotions.