not me attending this webinar about mental health

depression is when everything is low and slow
anxiety is when you feel restless

normal anxiety is adapted when it serves to improve people’s functioning and wellbeing

pathological anxiety is a chronic condition that impairs people’s functioning and interferes with well-being

2 most common anxiety

1. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
2. Panic Disorder

why is there much anxiety during this pandemic?

- mode of transmission
- rapidity of spread
- severity of symptoms
- lack of definitive treatment protocols or vaccine
- widespread global connectivity
- extensive media coverage

Worries related to this pandemic

- you or someone will get sick
- investments and savings will be negatively impacted
- lose income due to a workplace closure or reduced hours
- you will not be able to afford testing or tx if you need it

Learn to accept uncertainty
- It’s okay not to feel okay
-Focus on controlling those things that you can control

Shift perspectives
- Gratitude list, savor little things in life