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SEPTEMBER 2020 NEWSLETTER HOLIDAYS UNITED STATES September 7 - Labor Day
HoPES Study Updates Follow-up interviews are still on-hold until further notice. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
SEPTEMBER IS SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress hotline, 800-985-5990, or Text TalkWithUs National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 (TTY: 1-800-787-3224) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Talk: 1-800-273-8255, or call 911 Chat: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Text: NAMI to 741-741
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MENTAL HEALTH DURING A PANDEMIC Pandemics can bring about a mixed of emotions given it's uncertainty and unpredictability. Death rates in the US continues to rise with no end in sight. There are also surges in unemployment and homelessness. The adjustment to the 'new normal' of wearing masks and social distancing and isolation can fuel levels of anxiety and loneliness. Altogether, these circumstances can be very stressful and overwhelming. According to CDC (2020), stress during these times can cause some of these behaviors: Fear and worry about your and your loved ones health, financial situation, job, or loss of support services and/or housing Changes in sleep or eating patterns Difficulty sleeping or concentrating Worsening of chronic health problems Increased risk for substance use Loneliness Anxiety Depression Know that it is common and normal to experience these feelings and behaviors especially during these unprecedented times. You are not alone in this struggle.
WAYS TO COPE WITH STRESS 1. Stay informed about COVID-19 (e.g., what to do if you are sick, where and how to get tested and treatment, risks, safety precautions, etc. ) 2. Take care of your emotional and mental health 3. Take breaks from news stories 4. Exercise and take care of your body 5. Allot time for self-care and relaxation 6. Connect with others 7. Seek professional help for therapy References: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020). Coping with stress. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managingstress-anxiety.html
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