Healthy Ways for Parents and Teachers to Cope With COVID-Related Stress

• Know what to do if you are sick or concerned about COVID-19.

• Know where and how to get treatment and other support services and resources, including counseling or therapy (in person or through telehealth services).For more information on telehealth or to make an appointment, call: 985.493.4304.

• Take care of your emotional health. Taking care of your emotional health will help you think more clearly and react to the urgent needs to protect yourself and your family.

• Take breaks from watching, reading or listening to news stories about the pandemic including on social media. Hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting.

• Take care of your body.

• Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals
  • Exercise regularly
  • Take time to stretch, meditate, breathe deeply
  • Get plenty of sleep
  • Avoid excessive alcohol and drug use

• Make time to unwind. Try to do activities you enjoy.

• Connect with others. Talk with people you know and trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.

• Connect with your community or faith-based organization. While social distancing measures are in place, consider connecting online through social media or by phone or email.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.CDC.gov