ANCC20-COVID19-Guidebook-5.27.20 (1)

M ENTAL H EALTH

We understand these are difficult times have created additional worries, stresses and challenges for you. We want you to know we are here for you and if you need assistance financially or emotionally, please let us know.

Be Mindful of Your News Consumption

Limit your sources, practice acceptance, limit consumption, distinguish between global and local. Ask someone for help; if you feel you need separation from the news have a friend or loved one filter the news for you and give you updates.

Find Things to Do/Distractions

Activities that distract you from current events can be helpful. Here are a few ideas: Household chores, Free online university courses, Movies, Netflix, arts and crafts.

Help Others

The helper principle shows that helping others is also a benefit to the helper. In hard - hit Europe and other impacted communities, people are helping those self - isolating by shopping or running errands for them. Canada has developed a movement called “ caremongering. ”

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