Withstand Uncertainty

First, talk to someone you trust. Reach out and talk to family and friends for support. Let them know what you’re experiencing and ask for what you need. If you still don’t feel better afterwords, ask for professional mental health support. Second, accept that some anxiety & fear is normal. We’re still learning about the COVID-19 virus, so uncertainty about the virus and the changes that are occurring can make most people feel anxious, which is completely normal. The anxiousness can help incentivize us to take action to protect ourselves and others, and to learn more about the pandemic. Third, seek credible information. Stay informed by checking information provided by experts and credible sources. A lot of information about COVID-19 is released every day, but not all of it is accurate. Some reliable sources include:

The World Health Organization

The National Health Service .

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Health Canada

Avoid unfamiliar websites or online discussion groups where people post information from non-credible sources or share questionable stories. Also, be wary of content on social media. You should find a balance: Stay informed, but know when to take a break.

Staying informed is helpful, but too much information may not provide extra benefit.

Try limit checking sources to once per day or less, which includes reading or listening to news stories about COVID-19. Even though things are changing fast, daily changes aren’t likely to affect how you should cope with COVID-19.