Experiencing increased anxiety and worry are normal responses to this ongoing pandemic. You’re not alone in feeling more anxious, and it’s understandable if you’re having trouble with managing your anxiety right now. Anxiety becomes particularly problematic when it starts making it harder to do things that are important to you. Even if you’re not at that point yet, it may be helpful to review some of the available resources for how to deal with anxiety in a healthy way.
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Some other resources are:
- The FACE COVID guide by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy developer Russ Harris, PhD, provides practical and applicable recommendations for managing uncertainty and worry during the COVID pandemic.
- The Wellness Society developed this workbook using evidence based psychological approaches to guide individuals in managing anxiety associated with the COVID pandemic.
- Psychology Tools offers this free Guide to Living with Worry and Anxiety Amidst Global Uncertainty, which draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance-based therapy, mindfulness, and self-compassion.