​Staff Wellness

The COVID-19 pandemic was highly stressful for many reasons – it was often difficult to cope with fear and anxiety, changing daily routines, and a general sense of uncertainty. Although people respond to stressful situations in different ways, taking steps to care for yourself and your family can help you manage stress.

Stress during a pandemic or increases in respiratory virus activity levels can result in:

• Fear and worry about your own health and the health of your loved ones 
• Changes in sleep or eating patterns 
• Difficulty sleeping or concentrating 
• Worsening of chronic health problems 
• Increased use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs

If you are experiencing stress or other mental health concerns, you can find additional resources at https://employees.nih.gov/pages/coronavirus/how-to-cope.aspx.

You can also directly contact the NIH Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at 301-496-3164.