Coping with Stress during the infectious disease Outbreaks

When you hear, read or watch news about an outbreak of an infectious disease such as Ebola, you may feel anxious and show signs of stress - even when it just afected people far from where you live and you are at low or no risk of getting sick. These signs of stress are normal, and may be more likely or pronounced in people with loved ones in parts of the world affected by the outbreak of the disease. In the wake of an infectious diseases outbreak, monitor your own physical and mental health. Clearly recognize the signs of stress in yourself and your loved ones. Know how to reduce stress, and know when to get help

The document translated and proofreading by ATTC-UMP with the goals of providing essential knowledge to recognize and cope with the stressed situation during the infectious disease outbreak

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