Coronavirus and Mental Health

COVID-19 has changed our daily lives. How should we balance our mental health during these uncertain times? It’s been about 3 weeks since Governor Charlie Baker declared a state of emergency to slow the spread of the coronavirus -- urging all residents to shelter at home. But coping with the isolation and fear of this new normal has caused an uptick in depression and anxiety. Mental health issues are taking an even greater toll on people of color who face a devastating combination of health care inequities, financial losses, and racial bias ….