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COPING WITH COVID-19 A public health emergency, such as the COVID-19 outbreak, can cause anxiety and stress for those working in health care when they are separated from friends and family members at home and abroad. How can we support you?
A public health emergency, such as the COVID-19 outbreak, can cause anxiety and stress for those working in health care when they are separated from friends and family members – at home and abroad.
What are your concerns? What do you need support with? What do you need support with?
As a health care provider, you are experiencing significant stress and anxiety at work and at home
Working in healthcare can be isolating and stressful. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Everyone reacts differently. Being separated from others can be stressful even if you do not get sick. Many people are using social distancing and are in self-isolation before returning to work if they have travelled or been in contact with someone who may have been exposed to COVID-19.
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We will each experience stress in different ways during the pandemic. Try to be non-judgmental of yourself and others
Fear and worry about your own health and the health of your loved ones Changes in sleep or eating patterns Difficulty sleeping or concentrating Anxiety and intrusive/repetitive thoughts Worsening of chronic health problems Stress from the experience of monitoring yourself or being monitored by others for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 Sadness, anger, or frustration because friends or loved ones have unfounded fears of contracting the disease from contact with you even though you have been determined not to be contagious Guilt about not being able to perform normal work or parenting duties Increased use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs New emotional or mental health changes such as anxiety and depression Children may also feel upset or have other strong emotions if they, or someone they know, has been sick or isolated
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Focus on the 4 domains of wellness by using the coping skills you already have
Hand washing Use of hand sanitizer Regular cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces Not sharing dishes, utensils, or other items with people in your home Staying at home if you are not feeling well Coughing or sneezing with a tissue or into your sleeve Limit contact with people and avoid having visitors Follow the direction of community health leaders
Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health
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Keep in mind the situation is temporary and eventually things will return to normal. Focus on the positive. There is effective care for COVID-19. People are recovering. If you are in self-isolation, look for opportunities to stay connected with family and friends. After recovering, people are going on with their lives, jobs, families, and loved
Find comfort in your spiritual and personal beliefs. Maintain your regular routines as much as possible. Talk about people working hard to prevent the spread of illness and how you and your child can help protect yourselves and the community – such as good handwashing, coughing or sneezing into your sleeve.
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Use healthy approaches and skills you have used in the past to help you cope with stressful situations – keep up health behaviours that have helped in the past. Get timely and accurate information from credible sources such as http://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx. Focus on the positive feelings created when you do things such as exercising, eating healthy, writing, organizing, and sleep. Limit the amount of time and set specific times, such as the morning or evening for watching, reading or listening to news about COVID-19. Focus on getting information that will help you take practical steps to help you prepare to protect yourself and your loved ones. Taking in too much or constant information can cause you or those around you to feel worried or anxious.
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Keeping your regular household routine is important. Continue doing regular activities such as having family meals, bedtime routines, games, movies, faith activities, keeping physically active, listening to music. Routine provides children a sense of safety and security. Holding and comforting your child helps them feel safe and secure. If children are confined to home, encourage children to play and socialise even it if it is only within the family when advised to restrict social activities. Focus on what needs to happen today and make a list of what you need to do in the day or week to keep yourself safe and comfortable.
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be more demanding of parents. Coping with COVID-19 calmly and confidently can help support your child.
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If they have difficulty expressing their emotions in words, help them express their feelings through creating such things as drawing or music.
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Accept their feelings without judging. Emotions come and go. It is okay to feel sad, upset, or distressed. In most cases, these feelings won’t last long. Explain social distancing means limiting not stopping your public interactions. Correct misinformation. Avoid telling them not to worry. The goal is to help your child realistically evaluate risk based on reliable information. Focus on how they can protect themselves and others from getting sick. Ask your child to come to you if they have questions or concerns. Provide comfort and be patient. Check on your child’s feelings on a regular basis. Reassure children especially at bedtime. Children will watch adult behaviours and emotion for examples on how to mange their own emotions during during difficult times.
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If stress gets in the way of your daily activities for several days in a row, reach out to your site social worker, your HR advisor, your coworkers, family, friends, and your personal health care provider. Support can help you find a way through feelings or situations. If you, or someone you care about, are feeling overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression, or anxiety, or feel you want to harm yourself or others support and help are around you.
Do you feel you are struggling and things aren’t improving?
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Regional Resources for AgeCare locations
Calgary Strathmore Brooks, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat Burnaby Canadian Mental Health Distress Line Free Support and Referral 24 hours a day at 1 888 787 2880 Calgary Distress Centre 403.266.HELP (4357) 24-Hour Support. Your call will be confidential and this service is free and is
Email: help@distresscentre.com This email address is not monitored 24 hours a day and is best suited for non-urgent information
within 24-48 hours. Online Support - We understand that you may not be comfortable picking up the phone and calling so we encourage you to use our online chat. Online Crisis Chat Chat is available from 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm weekdays and from noon-10:00 pm
available from 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm weekdays and noon-10:00 pm on weekends at www.CalgaryConnecTeen.com Health Link/Alberta Mental Health Help Line 811 or Toll Free Crisis Line: 1 877 303 2642 Provides 24/7 confidential, anonymous service, crisis intervention, information about mental health programs and services, and/or referrals to other agencies if needed Canadian Mental Health Distress Line Free Support and Referral 24 hours a day at 1 888 787 2880 Calgary Distress Centre 403.266.HELP (4357) 24 hours a day Health Link/Alberta Mental Health Help Line 811 or Toll Free Crisis Line: 1 877 303 2642 Provides 24/7 confidential, anonymous service, crisis intervention, information about mental health programs and services, and/or referrals to other agencies if needed Canadian Mental Health Distress Line Free Support and Referral 24 hours a day at 1 888 787 2880 Health Link/Alberta Mental Health Help Line 811 or Toll Free Crisis Line: 1 877 303 2642 Provides 24/7 confidential, anonymous service, crisis intervention, information about mental health programs and services, and/or referrals to other agencies if needed Canadian Mental Health Distress Line Free Support and Referral 24 hours a day at 1 888 787 2880 Burnaby Distress Centre crisiscentre.bc.ca The Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789 and 1-800-SUICIDE phone lines are available in over 140 languages using a language service. Online Chat Service for Youth: www.YouthInBC.com (Noon to 1am) Online Chat Service for Adults: www.CrisisCentreChat.ca (Noon to 1 am) Seniors Distress Line: 604-872-1234
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Online Resources for Adults
www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx
www.albertahealthservices.ca/amh/Page16759.aspx
www.ementalhealth.ca/Calgary-Health-Region/All-Mental-Health-Resources/index.php
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Online Resources for Adults (cont’d)
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html adaa.org/tips www.calm.com/meditate
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Online Resources for Children & Teens
Covid Social Story for Children Talking to Children About Covid Managing Anxiety and Stress (Calgary)
WHO Helping Children Cope with Stress WHO Coping With Stress praacticalaac.org/praactical/praactical-resources-dealing-with-the-covid-19-pandemic/
www.pinterest.ca/pin/231302130840477379/ www.pinterest.ca/pin/847380486120964078/
www.pinterest.ca/pin/847380486120964078/
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