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World Mental Health Day 2020: The Pandemic Is Making Me Anxious - How Can I Cope?

Evone Phoo, Clinical Psychologist

09-Oct-20 14:30

World Mental Health Day 2020: The Pandemic Is Making Me Anxious - How Can I Cope?

With everything that has been happening and reported in the news over the past weeks - from the surge of COVID-19 cases in the country to the re-imposition of CMCOs in red zones - how are you coping with the stress and anxiety that this brings? We speak to a clinical psychologist to find out what we can do to cope and support our loved ones.

If you are in need of anonymous, emotional support, call Befrienders KL at 03-7627 2929 (24 hours) or email sam@befrienders.org.my

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Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek, Sharmilla Ganesan


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