Ways to Help Yourself and Others Who May be Hit Hardest by COVID-19 | Michigan Medicine
Feeling Helpless About the Coronavirus? 11 Things You Can Do
Health Lab · Michigan Medicine Department of Communication
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Show Notes
The news about coronavirus may leave some people feeling helpless, like there’s nothing to do but wait for the worst. But that’s not true. In fact, there are plenty of actions you can take to help those around you, and yourself – and to feel like you’re really making a difference.
Sometimes in anxiety producing situations, it can make a big difference to feel like you’re taking action to help.
For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/feeling-helpless-about-coronavirus-10-things-you-can-do
For the articles mentioned in this episode on stress-reducing techniques, anxiety-reducing exercises, breathing techniques, and on self-care if you are a caregiver follow the hyperlinks here.
Links to resources mentioned in the episode can be found here:
Red Cross guidance for donating blood during the coronavirus pandemic
Find Your Local Food Bank at Feeding America
United Way of Southeastern Michigan
Area Agency on Aging Eldercare Locator
Administration for Community Living
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Ronald McDonald House Ann Arbor
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