March 27, 2020 / Modified mar 28, 2020 9:55 a.m.

How to cope with physical distancing and isolation during COVID-19 pandemic

A discussion with UA psychology professor David Sbarra.

As experts urge keeping a safe distance from others and staying indoors, Arizona 360 got insight about how that can cause anxiety for some and how to cope with negative emotions related to the COVID-19 pandemic from University of Arizona psychology professor David Sbarra.

With more people turning to technology to stay connected, Lorraine Rivera got online to learn what physical distancing looks like for one Tucsonan. With World War 2 veteran Ralph Stiles, 93, the two spoke about how he keeps himself entertained and stays social while remaining isolated from others at home.


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