Managing Stress and Anxiety in the times of COVID-19

The first lockdown was new and with the benefits of the sun and longer lighter and brighter days, managing anxieties was easier with the help of distraction and the uniqueness of the whole world stopping. However, now that we know we are enshrouded by the darker nights and coupled with many disappointments such as the lack of celebrations over birthdays, cancellations of events and now creeping up to Christmas, for many people the toll is becoming even more real with the prediction that it will be a "long harsh winter of loneliness".