Contact the Disaster Distress Helplineexternal icon Call 1-800-985-5990 Contact the National Domestic Violence Hotlineexternal icon Call 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people.
Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.
How you respond to the outbreak can depend on your background, the things that make you different from other people, and the community you live in.
People who may respond more strongly to the stress of a crisis include Taking care of yourself, your friends, and your family can help you cope with