Community Resources

NORMAL REACTIONS TO A CRISIS

Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations such as an infectious disease outbreak that requires social distancing, quarantine, or isolation. It's important to recognize these reactions and realize they can be normal but there are people to support you in this time. Please reach out to our school mental health team when needed.

Remember to call a crisis line for immediate assistance: 911 or National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255

You may feel:

ANXIETY, FEAR Over your health status or the health of others. Due to time taken off from work, loss of income, job security. Because of the obstacles to securing essential items. Concern over the responsibility of effectively caring for your children and others in your care.

ANGER, FRUSTRATION Because of the uncertainty of how long you will be in this situation. Over the challenges of being stuck at home, with no time to yourself, potentially while trying to work remotely. Due to boredom or inability to participate in work or regular activities.

HELPLESS Due to a lack of control over the situation.

LONELINESS Due to feeling cut off from the world, your community, and loved ones.

DEPRESSED Symptoms of depression include: feelings of hopelessness, changes in appetite, sleeping too little or too much.

TEMPTATION A desire to use substances to cope. The urge to take your anger, frustration, anxiety, or sadness out on others.

Source: The National Child Traumatic Stress Network