We understand that uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus outbreak can contribute to feelings of stress and anxiety.
Remember that you have the power to control your responses in stressful situations. You can also make a difference to slowing the spread of the virus by following the advice of public officials and health experts. They are following strict protocols to protect the community and working hard to support the recovery of those affected.
Self-care starts with focusing on what you can do to maintain positive mental health and wellbeing, day-to-day:
Moderate your media intake
While it is helpful to stay informed, exposing yourself to a constant stream of sensationalised or negative news feeds can heighten feelings of anxiety and will take its toll on your state of mind. Try being selective by sticking to official public health updates and information from credible sources.
This will help you to maintain a healthy perspective and feel more in control.
Access Accurate Information
Don’t be drawn into hearsay or unhelpful speculation. Stick to the facts!
Choosing to refer only to official information sources will help you to manage your feelings positively. Credible sources for the latest health and travel alerts you need to be aware of, include:
- Australian Government Department of Health:
- www.health.gov.au
- www.headtohealth.gov.au (mental health resources)
- Health direct: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au
- World Health Organisation: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
Useful links for different states:
- NSW Health -https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/diseases/Pages/coronavirus.aspx
- Victoria Health and Human Services - https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
- Queensland Health - https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19
Maintain Positive Perspective
It’s important to keep things in perspective and focus on positive thoughts. It is reasonable to be concerned about the outbreak but remember that Australia has one of the best health systems in the world and our medical professionals are working together with scientists and experts from all over the globe.
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