Responding to the mental and emotional challenges of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought numerous disruptions to our lives, increasing stress responses on all levels for individuals, families, organizations and communities.

We are all experiencing losses. Cancellations of special events are difficult. Individuals who are in a high risk group are challenged with having to continue to isolate at home and missing the social contact and relationships they had a few months ago.

The loss may differ among individuals, but each loss hurts. Not only have there been losses over the past few months, but there has also been anticipatory grief. What does the future hold? What will remain the same? What will never be the same again?

Our circumstances and resulting experiences often differ from those of other people in our lives. We all respond differently to stress based on our background, personality, community and our specific circumstances.

Many of the responses people are experiencing are normal and common reactions to abnormal situations. Wherever you are in processing your emotions and circumstances, you are not alone. When you return home from a trip, you have to unpack your suitcase so you can repack it and move forward. The same is true for emotions.

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