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School is cancelled. Businesses are closed. And no one can say with certainty when life will get back to normal. Much of what we took for granted is not part of our daily routines, and that can cause a lot of stress and anxiety.

Everyone deals with a crisis in their own way. People are experiencing different emotions during COVID-19 as they process what’s going on around them, and that can lead to conflict.

We are living in unprecedented times. COVID-19 has changed everything that was routine and familiar, yet we can be tempted to think we should behave as though it hasn’t. We need to adjust our expectations of ourselves and everyone else.

As we continue to deal with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we may feel like our patience and ability to be compassionate toward ourselves and others is wearing thin. Maintaining resilience during a crisis can be challenging.

During this time of increased stress and anxiety, those dealing with mental illness and addiction may find it especially hard to cope with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mental health issues can also worsen in a crisis. To meet this…