Build Resilience during COVID-19 pandemic
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here’s no doubt about it: The COVID-19 pandemic is stressful. Worries about getting sick, concern for loved ones, feelings of isolation, financial uncertainty, loss of support services and school closings can all contribute to anxiety and increased stress.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), stress during an infectious disease outbreak can cause: . Changes in sleep or eating patterns . Difficulty sleeping or concentrating . Worsening of chronic health or mental health problems . Increased use of tobacco, alcohol or other substances
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