Is The Austin Doctor Murder/Suicide A Sign Of What’s To Come in the United States | Mental Health fallout from pandemic living

The CDC has information posted to their site regarding coping with stress during the pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on our lives. Many of us are facing challenges that can be stressful, overwhelming, and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Public health actions, such as social distancing, are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but they can make us feel isolated and lonely and can increase stress and anxiety. Learning to cope with stress in a healthy way will make you, the people you care about, and those around you become more resilient.

Stress can cause the following:

  • Feelings of fear, anger, sadness, worry, numbness, or frustration
  • Changes in appetite, energy, desires, and interests
  • Difficulty concentrating and making decisions
  • Difficulty sleeping or nightmares
  • Physical reactions, such as headaches, body pains, stomach problems, and skin rashes
  • Worsening of chronic health problems
  • Worsening of mental health conditions
  • Increased use of tobaccoalcohol, and other substances

It is natural to feel stress, anxiety, grief, and worry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are ways that you can help yourself, others, and your community manage stress.

The original story was posted by the Austin-American Statemen, https://www.statesman.com/story/news/2021/01/27/doctor-lindley-dodson-killed-austin-hostage-situation-shooting-bharat-narumanchi/4277191001/

If you are in crisis, get immediate help:

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