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50IF THIS CRISIS HASDIRECTLY AFFECTED YOUIf you’re out of work because of this crisis, or youor your family are sick, reach out for help. As wellas the official channels listed below, friends andfamily will want to help, so let them know if youare struggling.HELP OTHERSIf you feel you can, then helping others candistract you from your own worries, and make youfeel part of your community’s response to thecrisis. In the case of Covid -19, you could take asafe and appropriate action (being mindful ofsocial distancing) such as calling to check in onan elderly relative or friend or donate online tothose hit hardest.MAKE FUTURE PLANSRemember that crises do pass, and there will beless stressful times ahead. Making plans for whenlife returns to normal can help to keep things inperspective.DON’T LET YOUR FEELINGSOVERWHELM YOUWorrying about worst case scenarios only adds tostress. Keep things in perspective, and work onwhat you can control – such as following expertadvice, socially isolating, and practising goodhygiene.CHILDREN MAY NEEDYOUR GUIDANCEWhile it’s hard for adults when faced with uncertainty, children will need even more help with howto cope. Moderate what they see and hear andmake sure your discussions are age appropriate.Let them ask questions, that they may havepicked up from friends or social media.SEEK SUPPORTYou may also wish to seek professional help fromyour GP, psychologist, or a qualified counsellor.
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