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Fear, worry, and stress are normal responses in times when we are faced with uncertainty, or the unknown, or situations of change or crisis. So it is normal and understandable for people to experience these feelings in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Adding to the fear of contracting the virus in a pandemic such as COVID-19 is the impact of major changes in our daily lives caused by efforts to contain and slow the spread of the virus. Faced with the new and challenging realities of physical distancing, working from home, temporary unemployment, educating children at home, and a lack of physical contact with loved ones and friends, it is important that we take care of both our physical health and mental.
OPS / OMS, together with its partners, is providing guidance and assistance to the Region of the Americas during the COVID-19 pandemic, to help support the mental and general well-being of all people, especially those who may need additional support. during these difficult times