Answer Bank: How to cope with stress during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Feeling sad, stressed, confused, scared or angry is normal during a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Here are some tips from the World Health Organization that you can follow to cope with stress:

• Talk to people you trust, such as friends and family.

• Maintain a healthy lifestyle, including proper diet, sleep and exercise.

• Don't smoke, drink alcohol or use other drugs to deal with your emotions.

• Get the facts. Gather information from credible sources that will help you accurately determine your risk.

Social distancing can impact mental health. How shall we handle it?