Talk about it

Thinking about emergencies or risks can cause stress. This can make you feel anxious, angry or depressed.

Here are some tips for dealing with stressful situations:

Talk to your family, friends or someone you trust. You can also contact your GP.
Eat, drink and get enough sleep.
Regularly step back from current events and social networks. That will give you a moment's respite from the constant flow of information.
Try to distract yourself from time to time. For example, play a game with your children or read a book.
Exercise or play sports. Physical activity such as walking can help reduce stress.

You can also contact professional associations. They are there to help you:

Community Help Service: if you need to talk. You can call +32 (0)2 648 40 14.
Awel: for children and young people who need to talk. Call 102 or contact them via their website.
Violence helpline: in the event of relationship tensions or violence (all ages). Call 1712 or visit www.1712.be.
SOS suicide: you can call 1813. You can also chat with volunteers or contact them by e-mail.