Health experts: Pandemic could drive fearful, bored to dangerous coping mechanisms

By G. Anthonie RiisMay 26, 2020

Behavioral health specialists at Fort Knox warn community members to be mindful of engaging in coping mechanisms that could prove addictive and dangerous to their health and relationships.
Behavioral health specialists at Fort Knox warn community members to be mindful of engaging in coping mechanisms that could prove addictive and dangerous to their health and relationships. (Photo Credit: G. Anthonie Riis) VIEW ORIGINAL

on the most important social relationship – the family.

“If an individual has not been working on these strengths, their [resilience] is diminished and they will have to work harder to maintain equilibrium in life.”

Emary said anyone facing an addiction or relapse into addiction needs to know that the situation isn’t as bleak as it might seem.

“[Most] help centers and support groups did not close their doors,” he said. “Local groups and professionals in Hardin County may have changed their routines and way of business, but [many] still offer online tools to connect, and some still offer standard meetings with limited attendees.”

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