Coronavirus News A Word From Us About COVID-19 and Your Mental Health By Team Verywell Published on March 19, 2020 Print Verywell Table of Contents View All Manage Your Mental Health Stay Educated Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle Care for Loved Ones Dear Verywell Mind readers, It is a very uncertain time in many of our lives. We get it and are right here with you. We know the developing information about coronavirus (COVID-19) can feel overwhelming, especially as you deal with the new realities of social distancing. With more time away from work, school, and regular routines, and less time spent bonding in person with family and friends, you may also be feeling anxious or lonely as a result. You’re not alone. Here at Verywell Mind, our mission is always to help you prioritize your mental health and find balance. This challenging pandemic does not change that. We remain committed to helping you navigate this experience with credible information written and reviewed by mental health experts. Below, our editors compiled the most relevant and useful articles that offer practical advice—to hopefully make you feel calmer, not more chaotic. In these articles, written and reviewed by our team of mental health experts, you can learn more about the details of social distancing, how to cope from a mental health perspective, and ideas for activities you can do at home to feel less isolated. We will continue to add new articles about coronavirus and your mental health as they are shared on our site. In addition, you’ll find more important resources from our other Verywell brands—from answers to the most commonly asked questions about coronavirus to the types of foods you may want to stock in your pantry if you can’t get to the grocery store as often as usual. As you know, everything is changing so quickly, but we promise to keep sharing positive ways to take care of yourself—physically, emotionally, and mentally—during this time. If there's anything you'd like to see more of (or less of) from us, we invite you to send those thoughts to feedback@verywell.com. Please use “COVID-19 Feedback” as the subject line. From all of us at Verywell Mind, we hope you and your loved ones stay safe, calm, and healthy. We're here for you, The Verywell Mind Editorial TeamRachel, Emily, Brynn, Nick, Laura, and Kate Manage Your Mental Health How to Cope With Anxiety About Coronavirus (COVID-19)Tips for Dealing With Loneliness During CoronavirusHow to Protect Your Mental Health During QuarantineTransition From In-Person to Online Therapy During Coronavirus21 Best Meditation Podcasts to Listen to Right Now9 Best Online Therapy ProgramsHow to Manage Financial Anxiety During the COVID-19 PandemicManaging Eating Disorders During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) PandemicUnderstanding Grief in the Age of CoronavirusSupport for Mental Health and Addiction Issues During the COVID-19 PandemicManaging Emotional Eating During QuarantineHow Victims of Domestic Violence Can Stay SafeIs Watching the News Bad for Mental Health? Stay Educated What Is Coronavirus (COVID-19)?The Importance of Social DistancingThe Dos and Don'ts of Social Distancing11 Common Coronavirus (COVID-19) Questions AnsweredThe Proper Way to Wash Your HandsHow to Make Protective Masks for You and Your Family Maintain Your Healthy Lifestyle How to Stream Free Workouts Right NowHow to Run Safely OutsideTips for Stocking Your Food Pantry During CoronavirusThe 7 Best Home Fitness Equipment Pieces10 Foods That Are Good for Your Immune SystemThe 8 Best Online Yoga ClassesHow to Date Remotely During the Coronavirus PandemicWhat to Cook During QuarantineCreative Fitness Routines to Try During the COVID-19 Pandemic Care for Your Loved Ones Tips for Being a Good Quarantine PartnerHow to Support a Loved One Affected by CoronavirusHow to Use Telehealth Services During the COVID-19 OutbreakHow to Talk to Your Kids About CoronavirusWhat to Do With Your Kids During Coronavirus Closures9 Activities for Kids to Do While You Work at HomeHow to Practice Empathy Right NowCreative Alternatives to Family Gatherings Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Learn the best ways to manage stress and negativity in your life. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit