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A curation of reliable, accessible articles to help you take care of your mental health.

Anxiety

"Sleep is hard when anxiety levels are high, such as in the case of a pandemic."

How do I quiet my mind to fall asleep?

How do I quiet my mind to fall asleep?

"The first step when we get really gripped in fear is to calm our sympathetic nervous system. A simple way to do this is with long, deep breaths."

How can meditation help?

How can meditation help?

How can meditation help?

How can meditation help?

"One common symptom of COVID-19 is chest tightness & shortness of breath. As it happens, they are also common symptoms of anxiety."

Is my chest tightness anxiety or COVID-19?

Is my chest tightness anxiety or COVID-19?

Is my chest tightness anxiety or COVID-19?

Is my chest tightness anxiety or COVID-19?

"It is normal to feel overwhelmed but what we can avoid...is labeling ourselves as 'weak' or comparing ourselves to others."

How do I keep things

How do I keep things in perspective?

"You could spend all day and night reading headlines, news alerts, or tweets but this 'does not change your risk of getting coronavirus."

What can I do when I feel panicked?

What can I do when I feel panicked?

What can I do when I feel panicked?

What can I do when I feel panicked?

We took some of your top questions on how to cope with coronavirus anxiety and turned to two of our favorite therapists to get some answers.

What practices do

What practices do

What practices do

What practices do therapists recommend?

“The ultimate goal is to find a way to mitigate your stress, while still keeping up to date on information that will keep you and your family safe.”

How do I stop an

How do I stop an

How do I stop an

How do I stop an anxiety spiral?

"All this attention to germs, hand-washing, or illness can bolster anxious thoughts on these topics, and so if you're having more of them, that's completely normal."

What if I also have OCD or existing anxiety?

What if I also have OCD or existing anxiety?

What if I also have OCD or existing anxiety?

What if I also have OCD or existing anxiety?

"Try to remember that anxiety is a blend of fear and hope, and see if you can keep the hope part in mind too."

How do I cope with my coronavirus anxiety?

How do I cope with my coronavirus anxiety?

How do I cope with my coronavirus anxiety?

How do I cope with my coronavirus anxiety?

How do I cope with my coronavirus anxiety?

How do I cope with my coronavirus anxiety?

Download the Shine app to explore & listen to more meditations.

Isolation

The Facts

Experts weigh in on whether you should cancel your dates, dinner parties, and gym sessions.

What does social distancing even mean?

What does social distancing even mean?

What does social distancing even mean?

What does social distancing even mean?

"It’s OK to acknowledge the ways your relationship is being affected by the coronavirus crisis."

How do I keep my

How do I keep my

How do I keep my

How do I keep my

How do I keep my

How do I keep my relationship healthy?

"It’s important to socialize to compact the inherent loneliness and isolation you’ll feel while out of a traditional office setting."

"Being comfortable by yourself is hard, especially during this pandemic—but there are ways to make it feel a little easier."

How do I set up self-care practices for being alone?

How do I set up self-care practices for being alone?

How do I set up self-care practices for being alone?

How do I set up self-care practices for being alone?

"Getting lonely is natural, so also use this time to connect with yourself or call a loved one."

What is self-quarantine like?

What is self-quarantine like?

What is self-quarantine like?

What is self-quarantine like?

What is self-quarantine like?

What is self-quarantine like?

"People all around the world are likely experiencing similar feelings to you. Reach out to people — you won't regret it.”

How do I combat loneliness

How do I combat loneliness

How do I combat loneliness

How do I combat loneliness while staying home?

Financial Fears

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A guide on all things pandemic finance, including government benefits, free services, and financial strategies.”

Can I count on a stimulus check?

Can I count on a stimulus check?

"The remote work gap is just one way the coronavirus outbreak is underscoring inequalities inherent in the American economy."

What if I can’t work from home?

What if I can’t work from home?

What if I can’t work from home?

What if I can’t work from home?

"You really don't need [to buy] all the food you could imagine for the next 6 months."

What do personal finance experts recommend?

What do personal finance experts recommend?

What do personal finance experts recommend?

What do personal finance experts recommend?

What do personal finance experts recommend?

What do personal finance experts recommend?

"The most important things to do with your money during the coronavirus outbreak, according to 5 financial advisors."

Should I change how I save and spend right now?

Should I change how I save and spend right now?

Should I change how I save and spend right now?

Should I change how I save and spend right now?

"Think of ways that these economic challenges can motivate you to find healthier ways to deal with stress."

How do I cope with financial stress?

How do I cope with financial stress?

How do I cope with financial stress?

How do I cope with financial stress?

How do I cope with financial stress?

How do I cope with financial stress?

Xenophobia

"Even a single cough or sneeze can trigger harassment."

How are other Asian Americans feeling?

How are other Asian Americans feeling?

How are other Asian Americans feeling?

How are other Asian Americans feeling?

"Simply hearing about the widespread xenophobia can affect your mental health."

How do I practice self-care if I'm facing discrimination?

How do I practice self-care if I'm facing discrimination?

How do I practice self-care if I'm facing discrimination?

How do I practice self-care if I'm facing discrimination?

How do I practice self-care if I'm facing discrimination?

How do I practice self-care if I'm facing discrimination?

"I want to detail what it has felt like to be an Asian person in America since the outbreak of the new coronavirus."

Am I alone in experiencing xenophobia?

Am I alone in experiencing xenophobia?

Am I alone in experiencing xenophobia?

Am I alone in experiencing xenophobia?

Am I alone in experiencing xenophobia?

Am I alone in experiencing xenophobia?

For Parents

"Try to process any fears you may have before you talk to your children, whether it’s by talking to a friend, a partner or a therapist."

How do I help my kids if they're anxious?

How do I help my kids if they're anxious?

How do I help my kids if they're anxious?

How do I help my kids if they're anxious?

How do I help my kids if they're anxious?

How do I help my kids if they're anxious?

"Play can be a healthy way for kids to process the news and can give parents insight into their emotional state."

What if my kids are playing games that mention

What if my kids are playing games that mention

What if my kids are playing games that mention

What if my kids are playing games that mention

What if my kids are playing games that mention

What if my kids are playing games that mention COVID-19?

Try this comic for kids explaining the new coronavirus, created by NPR.

How do I help my children stay informed?

How do I help my children stay informed?

How do I help my children stay informed?

How do I help my children stay informed?

How do I help my children stay informed?

How do I help my children stay informed?

Additional FAQs

What do I do if I’m sick?

Learn more from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)

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How can I find my local health department?

Use this tool to help you search for local health departments in your area.



What if I’m having a mental health crisis?

If you’re struggling, know that seeking help is a strength—not a weakness. Crisis Text Line is a free, 24/7, confidential support to people in crisis in the U.S., U.K., and Canada.

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Or: Contact the Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH), which provides crisis counseling and support for anyone in the U.S. experiencing distress or other concerns related to disasters, including public health emergencies. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.

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What if I’m having mental health issues abroad?

This list includes emergency mental health resources across the globe.

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