Managing Coronavirus (COVID-19) Anxiety

• Stick to credible sources of information: let facts not fear inform your feelings and actions
• Avoid excessive exposure to media coverage
• Keep in contact with loved ones via calls, messages and the internet
• Practice self-care
• Share coping skills with others

• What typically happens to your body when worries accumulate?
• What do you fear the most?
• What usually helps you manage your worries?

• What can you control?
• Focus on this, develop an action plan and establish a structured routine. (This may be particularly useful to help with any changes made to your day-to-day schedule, as a result of COVID-19, such as cancellations of school clubs, social events etc.)

• Mindfulness exercises and Meditation (try some of the YouTube videos about Mindfulness)
• Controlled breathing techniques
• Yoga (again, YouTube is a great starting point)
• Drawing/painting
• Reading a book
• Watching a favourite film
• Playing games e.g. board games as well as computer games

• Wash your hands often, with soap and water
• Use hand sanitiser regularly (when soap and water is not available)
• Avoid touching your face
• Rest and eat well
• Take responsible actions as an individual, to minimise risk to others
• Only travel if it is essential
• Stay home if you are sick