![]() Unprecedented unemployment, hours-long lines for food donations, and overwhelming demand for small business relief demonstrate just how pervasive financial anxiety is now. Virtually every area of the economy is affected by the pandemic. A lot of these interpersonal challenges are erupting more frequently.” Helena Plater-Zyberk, co-founder and CEO of Supportiv, an online peer counseling platform, notes, “We’re all in close quarters. When emotions run high, relationships can be strained. Loneliness - already on the rise before sheltering in place - is near universal now. ![]() We can’t get out to the activities that would normally help us maintain our well-being. Feeling stuck at home during coronavirus can be boring, stressful or downright dangerous, depending on your living situation. ![]() We may also feel anticipatory grief, fearing losses yet to come. With routines disrupted and life events on hold, many of us are mourning the loss of normalcy, connection, and any semblance of economic certainty. Daily stories of other peoples’ losses are also hard to absorb. With COVID-19 deaths increasing, many people have suffered a direct loss. ![]() Even the heartiest among us could be afflicted. The virus’ lack of predictability can create a sense of fragility. Even if you’re not one of the millions of Americans with mental illness, many factors make this a difficult time. Prolonged isolation and disruption can exacerbate symptoms of mental illness such as depression, bipolar disorder or substance use disorders. Getting affordable mental health care during the coronavirus crisis may be especially challenging. From stress and anxiety to depression and trauma, the pandemic, and disasters like it, can have a detrimental effect on our mental health. ![]()
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