Is the Pandemic Affecting Your Mental Health?

So much of our regular behavior has had to change over the past year that you might not even notice the changes that could be signs of a mental health issue. Everyone responds to stressful situations in different ways but there are some things to be on the lookout for:

• You’re eating much more or much less than usual
• You can’t sleep at night and can’t concentrate when awake
• Chronic health problems seem to be getting worse
• You’re drinking or smoking more than you usually do
• You feel lonely, angry, worried or sad most of the time
• It feels overwhelming to do simple things, like fix meals for yourself
• Your heart often races for no reason

If You Need More Help

If a mental health issue keeps you from your daily activities for more than a couple of days, call your doctor. If you are in crisis—if you are thinking of hurting yourself or someone else—call 911 or one of these free and confidential hotlines:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255

FriendshipLineCalifornia
1-888-670-1360