It’s still a lot of changes to handle…
Even though COVID-19 has changed a lot over the last many months, there’s still a lot of uncertainty and plenty to navigate. Masks? Distancing?… And then there is loss. And loss takes all kinds of forms. Your favorite activities may look a lot different now, you may not spend time with friends in the same way you once did, 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.
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For some people, their emotional needs exceed the support and resources NY Project Hope offers.
Here’s the story of one person who chose to seek a different level of help and wanted share that experience…

Understand
We’ve all had to adjust…
The COVID-19 pandemic is a global health crisis, but much of the focus has been on aspects of physical health. Some may not realize that a mental health crisis has also emerged. This collection of six episodes focusing on common experiences such as fear of getting sick, school and work from home, grief from losing a loved one, social isolation, and the experience of essential workers from fellow New Yorkers just like you. Each episode can be watched separately but we recommend you watch them in order.
However you are feeling is okay…
Anger
Fear
Sadness
Get active!
Spend time with supportive people
Share your concerns
Here are some tips…
Anxiety
Grief
Talk about how you feel
Seek and accept peer support
Numb
Spend time with family and friends
Pace yourself
Find things that make you laugh
To help you cope with your emotions
Confused
Nurture close relationships with loved ones
Be aware when you’re Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired (HALT)
Try Meditation
Overwhelmed
Do more leisure activities
Increase your positive actions
Maintain a healthy work-life balance
Stressed
Set limits and maintain good boundaries!
Participate in self-care
Try to avoid frequent use of alcohol and other drugs