It's normal to feel sad, stressed, confused, scared, orangry. Talking to people you trust can help.

Maintain a healthy lifestyle as best as you can withproper diet, adequate sleep and exercise, and social

interaction with loved ones at home or online.

Seek professional help for physical and mental healthneeds instead of using smoking, alcohol, or drugs to

cope.

Lessen the time you and your family spend watching orlistening to media coverage of news that you find

upsetting.

SOURCE: WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION

COPING WITHSTRESSDURINGCOVID-19

Children respond to stress in different ways.They can be more clingy, angry, agitated, or do

things they normally don't.

Keep children close to parents and family, andavoid separating them and their caregivers asmuch as possible. If separation occurs, ensureregular contact and reassurance.

Respond to your child's reactions in a supportiveway. Give them extra time and attention. Listen totheir concerns, speak kindly, and reassure them.

Keep to regular routines and schedules as much aspossible. You can also create new ones in newenvironments. Include school/learning and timefor safely playing and relaxing.

If possible, create opportunities for the child toplay and relax.

SOURCE: WORLDHEALTH ORGANIZATION

Helping children copewith stress during theCOVID-19 outbreak

Provide facts about the situation, how it happenedand what's going on now. Give clear informationabout how to reduce their risk of being infected ina language they understand (depending on theirage) and in a reassuring way. Credible sourcesinclude the World Health Organization and theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention.

Wet your hands beforeapplying soap

Rub soap all over your palms,the backs of your hands, andin between your fingers

Do this process for at least20 seconds before rinsing

Wipe your hands with a cleantowel or paper towel and avoidrubbing too vigourously.

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Handwashing 101Source: World Health Organization

If you have fever, cough, or difficultybreathing, seek care early. Callbeforehand and follow medical advice

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth

Avoid crowded places and put spacebetween yourself and others

Cover your mouth when you coughusing the bend of your elbow or a tissue

Wash your hands frequently

SOURCE: WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION

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Stay home if you feel unwell

Get information from trusted sources likethe World Health Organization and theCenters for Disease Control andPrevention