Understanding Virus Anxiety

Connecticut Public Radio | By Tess Terrible

Published March 19, 2020 at 7:39 AM EDT

As coronavirus cases increase, so will the associated anxiety.

This hour, we discuss coronavirus, and how it’s affecting our mental health.

What should people do if they are experiencing anxiety for the first time? What about those already living with mental health conditions? How should we talk with children about coronavirus?

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Guests

Thomas Burr - Community and Affiliate Manager with National Alliance on Mental Illness - Connecticut (@TBurr_NAMI_CT)
Janine Domingues - clinical psychologist at anxiety disorders center at Child Mind Institute (@ChildMindInst)
Naomi Hirabayashi - co-founder and co-CEO at Shine (@Naomi_NYC)

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