Mental Health Handbook for the Public During the Coronavirus Disease Outbreak

Psychological intervention has always been part of our

efforts to save lives.

At present, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is

spreading fast across the world with multiple epicenters.

In the face of this common challenge for mankind, all

countries should watch out for and help one another.

As a responsible big country, China actively supports

and participates in international cooperation to combat

the epidemic, makes its contribution to regional and

international public health security, and promotes the

building of a community with a shared future for mankind.

In addition to offering advice on protection against the

virus and treatment of the disease, China would also like

to share its experience in psychological intervention.

When the outbreak evolves to a level that it threatens

people's lives, fear, anxiety and panic will grow and

spread, and the psychological defense of many people may

be damaged, adding to the harm caused by the epidemic.

This handbook aims to help the public reduce mental

stress, improve their psychological defense, and build