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First responders, police officers, firefighters, EMTs, nurses, doctors, and health care workers have been dedicated to keeping people safe as COVID-19 surges through communities. These brave and heroic men and women have stepped up and are doing what needs to be done to save lives while pushing their physical and emotional limits -- and it's important they take care of themselves, too.

Watch the videos below for warning signs of the trauma and stressor related disorders, and/or anxiety disorders you could be vulnerable to.

Don't be afraid to reach out for help. Give yourself permission to say, “I need help. What’s more, I deserve help.”

 

Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

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Acute Stress Disorder

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Anxiety Disorders

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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Agoraphobia

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These signs and symptoms are meant for informational purposes and should not be used to self-diagnose. If you have concerns or feel like you are having difficulty coping, please seek professional help from your physician or your local hospital emergency room.

*Information sourced from DSM-V and MayoClinic.org