Question: What can responders do to handle the increased stress  brought on by COVID19?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Coping with Stress
section_headers: For people at higher risk for serious illness
section_content: People at higher risk for severe illness, such as older adults, and people with
underlying health conditions are also at increased risk of stress due to
COVID-19. Special considerations include:

Older adults and people with disabilities are at increased risk for having mental health concerns, such as depression.
Mental health problems can present as physical complaints (such as headaches or stomachaches) or cognitive problems (such as having trouble concentrating).
Doctors may be more likely to miss mental health concerns among: 
People with disabilities due to a focus on treating underlying health conditions, compared to people without disabilities.
Older adults because depression can be mistaken for a normal part of aging.



Common reactions to COVID-19

Concern about protecting oneself from the virus because they are at higher risk of serious illness.
Concern that regular medical care or community services may be disrupted due to facility closures or reductions in services and public transport closure.
Feeling socially isolated , especially if they live alone or are in a community setting that is not allowing visitors because of the outbreak.
Guilt if loved ones help them with activities of daily living.
Increased levels of distress if they: 
Have mental health concerns before the outbreak, such as depression.
Live in lower-income households or have language barriers.
Experience stigma because of age, race or ethnicity, disability, or perceived likelihood of spreading COVID-19.



Support your loved ones
Check in with your loved ones often. Virtual communication can help you
and your loved ones feel less lonely and isolated. Consider connecting with
loved ones by:

Telephone.
Email.
Mailing letters or cards.
Text messages.
Video chat.
Social media.

Help keep your loved ones safe.

Know what medications your loved one is taking. Try to help them have a 4-week supply of prescription and over the counter medications, and see if you can help them have extra on hand.
Monitor other medical supplies (oxygen, incontinence, dialysis, wound care) needed and create a back-up plan.
Stock up on non-perishable food (canned foods, dried beans, pasta) to have on hand in your home to minimize trips to stores.
If you care for a loved one living in a care facility, monitor the situation and speak with facility administrators or staff over the phone. Ask about the health of the other residents frequently and know the protocol if there is an outbreak.

Take care of your own emotional health. Caring for a loved one can take an
emotional toll, especially during an outbreak like COVID-19. There are ways to
support yourself.
Stay home if you are sick. Do not visit family or friends who are at
greater risk for severe illness from COVID-19. Use virtual communication to
keep in touch to support your loved one and keep them safe.
What health care providers can do

Help connect people with family and loved ones to help lower distress and feelings of social isolation.
Let older adults and people with disabilities know it is common for people to feel distressed during a crisis. Remind them that asking for and accepting help is a sign of strength.
Have a procedure and referrals ready for anyone who shows severe distress or expresses a desire to hurt him- or herself or someone else.
See SAMHSA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources and Information.

What communities can do
Community preparedness planning for COVID-19 should include older adults and
people with disabilities, and the organizations that support them in their
communities, to ensure their needs are taken into consideration.

Many of these individuals live in the community, and many depend on services and supports provided in their homes or in the community to maintain their health and independence.
Long-term care facilities should be vigilant to prevent the introduction and spread of COVID-19. See guidance for long-term care facilities and nursing homes.


Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Answer preoccupies itself with how the layperson handles stress and how they can be helped or help themselves. However, some of the advice given could apply to a responder such as connecting with loved ones via virtual means.
This answer is irrelevant to the question. The question is asking about what responders can do to handle increased stress from Covid-19 and this answer provides information of people who are at higher risk of severe illness from Covid-19 and how family members, healthcare providers and communities can support people with disabilities and elderly during the pandemic.

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Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Coping with Stress
section_headers: For responders
section_content: Responding to COVID-19 can take an emotional toll on you, and you may
experience secondary traumatic stress. Secondary traumatic stress is stress
reactions and symptoms resulting from exposure to another individual’s
traumatic experiences, rather than from exposure directly to a traumatic
event.
There are things you can do to reduce secondary traumatic stress reactions:

Acknowledge that secondary traumatic stress can impact anyone helping families after a traumatic event.
Learn the symptoms including physical (fatigue, illness) and mental (fear, withdrawal, guilt).
Allow time for you and your family to recover from responding to the pandemic.
Create a menu of personal self-care activities that you enjoy, such as spending time with friends and family, exercising, or reading a book.
Take a break from media coverage of COVID-19.
Ask for help if you feel overwhelmed or concerned that COVID-19 is affecting your ability to care for your family and patients as you did before the outbreak.

Learn more tips for taking care of
yourself during emergency
response.
Get more information about stress management for first responders from the
Disaster Technical Assistance Center (SAMHSA).

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Answer acknowledges that not only will the responders have stress but their loved ones as well and gives several bullet points for how to deal with the issue. There are also links supplied for more additional information on the subject.
This information does not answer the question. This information is about how responders may experience secondary traumatic stress and ways to reduce the secondary traumatic stress reactions. It does not provide any information on what responders can do to handle increased stress from Covid-19.

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Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Coping with Stress
section_headers: Take care of yourself and your community
section_content: Taking care of yourself, your friends, and your family can help you cope with
stress. Helping others cope with their stress can also make your community
stronger.
Ways to cope with stress

Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories , including social media. Hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting.
Take care of your body. 
Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate.
Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals.
Exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep.
Avoid alcohol and drugs.


Make time to unwind. Try to do some other activities you enjoy.
Connect with others. Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.

Know the facts to help reduce stress
Understanding the risk to yourself and people you care about can make an
outbreak less stressful.
Learn and share the facts about COVID-19 and help stop the spread of
rumors. When you
share accurate information about COVID-19, you can help make people feel less
stressed, make a connection with them, and help stop
stigma.
Take care of your mental health
Call your healthcare provider if stress gets in the way of your daily
activities for several days in a row.
People with preexisting mental health conditions should continue with
their treatment and be aware of new or worsening symptoms. Additional
information can be found at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) Disaster
Preparedness page.
Learn more about taking care of your emotional
health during a stressful
event like the COVID-19 outbreak.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Answer is geared towards how the average person can cope with stress but a lot of the suggestions given could help a responder handle stress as well, especially with the recommendation to avoid the news and social media.
This information does not answer the question. This answer provides general information on ways people can cope with stress during the pandemic by taking care of oneself, other people and members of community. It does not provide specific information on what responders can do to handle the increased stress from the Covid-19 pandemic.

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