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7 steps for healthcare workers: Coping with COVID-19 related anxiety or distress
1. Acknowledge your feelings and accept others may react differently to the same situation • Feeling distressed is an experience that many healthcare workers are likely to experience. It is quite common to be feeling this way during a crisis • It is very helpful to know your personal signs of distress so you know when to respond.
2. Take care of your basic needs first! • Maintain your day-to-day normal activities and routine wherever and whenever possible • Ensure sleep, rest and respite, eat sufficient and healthy food • Make time to unwind. Take time for yourself • Try to do physical activities you enjoy • Don’t use smoking, alcohol, caffeine or drugs to deal with your emotions. March 2020 COVID-19 Employee Emotional Support Guidelines 2
3. Stay connected, especially with your loved ones • Some health workers may experience avoidance or anger from their family or community due to fear. This can make an already challenging situation far more difficult. • If possible, stay closely and consistently connected with your loved ones, including through digital methods.
4. Draw on the skills you have used in the past when you’ve managed previous life challenges. 
​5. Turn to your colleagues, your manager or other trusted people for support. • Consider implementing a local buddy system.
6. Seek accurate information/facts • Stay up to date with Monash Health’s advice and support • Follow protection and prevention recommendations provided. March 2020 COVID-19 Employee Emotional Support Guidelines 3
7. Limit the time you spend watching or listening to media (including social media) coverage that you know is inaccurate and/or perceive as upsetting • Don’t engage in spreading rumours, conjecture and ‘gallows humour’.

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