Coronavirus anxiety: How to stop worrying about your health

Anxious about the coronavirus? I'll show you how to stop worrying about your health and stay healthy at the same time.

Timestamps:
0:35 - How health anxiety works
2:28 - How anxiety keeps us safe during a public health scare
2:47 - When does anxiety about coronavirus become a problem?
3:38 - How coronavirus anxiety relates to anxiety disorders
3:52 - Practice healthy habits
4:37 - Limit your media consumption
6:55 - Go to credible sources of information
7:46 - Stick to your routine
8:53 - Keep doing what helps you manage anxiety
9:02 - Seek professional help
9:20 - Comment of the week

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* How to wash your hands:
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* Managing stress - 10 steps in 90 seconds:
* The Psych Show Anxiety Playlist:

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