Handling stress during a crisis

Posted: 7/29/2020

The COVID-19 pandemic can be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a new disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Stress during an infectious disease outbreak can sometimes cause the following:

• Fear and worry about your own health and the health of your loved ones, your financial situation or job, or loss of support services you rely on.
• Changes in sleep or eating patterns.
• Difficulty sleeping or concentrating.
• Worsening of chronic health problems.
• Worsening of mental health conditions.
• Increased use of tobacco, and/or alcohol and other substances.

To help cope with stress The North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA) is offering a 24/7 support line for those in our community experiencing stress and anxiety related to COVID-19. Get help by calling the 24/7 COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line: 833-251-7544.