“Finally, distancing is hard. I know that these last few weeks have disrupted our daily lives. This disruption, in addition to social distancing and the uncertainty that clouds exactly what will happen, is leading to isolation and fear for many of us. Unchecked, this can give rise to anxiety, depression, and other mental illnesses. It’s important that we take care of ourselves — take a walk outside, give yourself a break from the news, check in with neighbors, friends and family by phone or video. And there are also professionals that can help. Many behavioral clinicians in NC are ready to take new patients and provide care over the phone or by video.”