Recorded March 2020 - This episode Dr Bec discusses the predicted impacts of the COVID19 pandemic on the mental health of people around the world. Why emtions and moods are contagious and how you can use that in an adaptive way to empower yourself and others. Dr Bec describes the symptoms of panic, anxiety and fear and what these reactions are telling us and how we can us those warning signs to take positive actions to keep ourselves physically and emotionally safe. Dr Bec also offers 10 key strategies to improve your coping ability as the pandemic situation threatens to overwhelm usual coping mechanisms.

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