6 tips for coping with stress and the omicron variant
Published on January 24, 2022
Just when we felt we had the Delta variant in the past, here comes omicron. If you are feeling overwhelmed, know you are not alone. It is important to know how to manage stress for your health and overall well-being as keeping physically healthy. This pandemic may be affecting your mental health causing stressors related to paying bills or fear of catching the variant.
Several professional and practical resources are available to help manage and cope with emotional and mental health. The first thing many professionals are saying is to familiarize yourself with protocols in place and resources available at work and school to promote safety and overall well-being, so that you are not worrying about unknowns. It is also important not to inundate yourself with reading about COVID-19 or watching the news and take breaks for yourself.
Promote your well-being by:
- Maintaining supportive relationships
- Engaging in physical activity
- Get sufficient, high-quality sleep
- Ensure you get proper nutrition
- Get mental health support
- Practice mindfulness, for example meditation, yoga or prayer
There are many local mental health resources available for coping with stress and mental health during this time of COVID-19 pandemic.
If you are in need of information, resources, an assessment and referral for mental health or substance use services call 2-1-1 or the BHRS Access Call Center: 1-800-686-0101, TDD: 1-800-943-2833