By- Dr. David Prescott Throughout the course of history, people
have coped with a variety of illnesses and diseases that have
been severe and widespread. Along with the physical impact of
such illnesses, each widespread disease or epidemic has brought
various levels of social anxiety, stress, and in extreme cases
near panic. While our society today is nowhere near this level
of public anxiety, it is important to keep a balanced
psychological approach to this issue. High levels of public
attention and media coverage are necessary to help prevent the
spread of influenza. However, these frequent messages can
inadvertently raise our anxiety and lead to high levels of
stress or feeling somewhat helpless. The following tips will
help you deal more effectively with the psychological stress
associated with flu season. Stay Connected: Following tips for
minimizing the spread of influenza involves being careful about
interpersonal contact. However, we should not let good health
practices disrupt our normal social netwo