Physical distancing to reduce the deadly impact of COVID-19 might be necessary, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. For many people, being cut off from your in-person support networks is devastating.
The isolation can pull you back into a difficult place and make coping with the COVID-19 pandemic even more painful. Never has staying connected with the people you love been more important.
A text message that says, “Hey, I’m thinking about you!” will never be the same as an in-person hug or chat over coffee, but quick reminders you’re cared for can go a long way. “Compassionate expressions are more likely to help people move in a healthy direction,” Shenell D.
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