Covid-19 and Mental Health
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for many people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause a wide range of thoughts, reactions, and emotions.
Common Reactions:- Anxiety, worry
- Feelings of helplessness
- Social withdrawal
- Difficulty concentrating and sleeping
- Anger
- Race/Identity related stress
While it is important to stay informed, there are also many things we can do to support and manage our wellbeing during such times.
- Get the facts. Stay informed with the latest health and campus information.
- Keep things in perspective. Limit worry and agitation by decreasing your COVID-19 information intake. Although you should get the facts and stay informed, remember to take a break and focus on the positive in your life or things you have control over.
- Stay Healthy. Adopt healthy hygienic habits: wash your hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer frequently, cover your mouth if you sneeze or cough, and avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Seek Help. If your anxiety or worry is feeling overwhelming, seek additional help from our office. Email counselingservices@manchester.edu to find out more information or to schedule an appointment.
SEEKING SUPPORT?While our university acts to keep our community safe in response to COVID-19, Counseling Services is open and continuing to support the campus community.
To schedule an appointment, please email counselingservices@manchester.edu (FWcounselingservices@manchester.edu for the Fort Wayne campus). Video appointments are available through Microsoft Teams and appointments by phone can also be made available to you.
The following resources are also available:
- Visit Psychology Today
- Contact your Community Mental Health Services provider to seek services local to you
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency:
- Call 911 or visit a local emergency room.
- Contact the National Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255 or text CONNECT to 741741.
- If the emergency is related to COVID-19 stress, contact the Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746
If you have additional questions or concerns, please Email counselingservices@manchester.edu.