Infectious disease outbreaks such as COVID-19, as well as other public health events, can cause emotional distress and anxiety. Feeling fearful, confused, overwhelmed or powerless is the feeling among us all, especially in the face of a virus with which the general public may be unfamiliar. These feelings of distress and anxiety can occur even if you are not at high risk of getting sick. Without downplaying the severity of the pandemic, this podcast reflects dispassionately about the varied opinions flying around locally and nationwide.
