Social media is littered with hate-filled, angry and anxious posts, ranging from those blaming China for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid 19) and ranting about the lack of government action on the pandemic to those slamming other people for not following quarantine rules. The health crisis the world is facing now is clearly not only affecting people physically, but also psychologically.

In this context, many people will experience stress and even depression, which can cloud one’s judgement. Physiologically, people can experience an increase in heart rate, excessive sweating and physical exhaustion just thinking about the pandemic. To deal with such stress, it is important to determine where it originated and note your reaction to it. This is where coping strategies take center stage.

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