Keep Calm and Manage Stress

Take good care of yourself, so you can support your children

Get your own support

• Keep in contact with family andfriends by phone and online channels
  
  
• Find someone to talk about your feeling
  
  
• Take turns with other family members in childcare

Keep informed

• Take periodic breaks fromnews coverage of the pandemic.Avoid information overload
  
  
• Keep informed from reliable channels only.Avoid fake news that makes you feel anxious

Take a break

• Do something fun or relaxing for yourself
  
  
• Avoid using alcohol and drugs as a way of dealing with negativemood and sleep problems
  
  

April 2020
Student Health Service, Department of Health