During these manic and muddled times (this week’s synonym for “unprecedented”), we’re encountering plenty of heightened emotions, and understandably so. Everyone is overwhelmed with worries, everyone is battling their own troubles, and everyone is just trying to keep themselves afloat—both mentally and/or financially. With each person handling the pandemic differently, it can be hard to know the best way to respond to them and, when necessary, to help them, all while obeying physical distancing guidelines.

We reached out to Dr. Rumeet Billan, resilience researcher and expert and Canadian Mental Health Association ambassador, for the best ways to handle those you come across during the pandemic. Whether you need help with your relationships at home and online or with the characters you encounter when you leave home base, Dr. Billan shares the best practices.

Read more at BestHealthMag.ca.