Coronavirus and a lesson in empathy

As communities deal with the COVID 19 health crisis, those who live with anxiety, or any other mental or physical health issue might feel more stressed and anxious. Some mental health professionals believe this could be a learning experience for those who don’t know what it’s like. Compass Health Dr Paul Thomlinson says what he is seeing is some real life empathy training…

For those who are struggling, Dr Thomlinson said the important thing is to make sure that we focus on what we can control, and not allowing things that we can’t control overwhelm us. He said it’s important to stay connected with people emotionally, and stay aware of what you are experiencing….

And if you are feeling overwhelmed and need to reach out, the crisis hotline number at Compass Health is 1-888-237-4567.