Stress Reduction Strategies in the Coronavirus Pandemic

Amir Adibi, Aliashraf Mozafari, Golnaz Azami, Tayebe Jamshidbeigi, Ali Sahebi

Abstract


Coronavirus outbreak is spreading quickly. Thousands have been sickened by the new coronavirus in many countries, including Iran. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the outbreak was first reported by
Chinese officials on December 31, 2019, in Wuhan, a city of 11 million in Hubei province.

Keywords


Stress; COVID-19; Pandemics

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