As the pandemic spreads, here’s how to stay calm

As the pandemic spreads, here’s how to stay calm

Corona virus got you feeling stressed, or maybe even scared? Turn off TV news. That’s the No. 1 bit of advice from E. Alison Holman, an associate professor of nursing at UC Irvine who studies the emotional response to collective trauma, such as the 9/11 attacks. …  “It’s important to stay apprised, so you know if there’s a lockdown, but you don’t need to constantly update.” Holman’s other piece of advice is to say focused on what you can control. “There are things you can do to protect yourself … whether that’s exercising, sleeping, eating well; do them.