BIG HORN BASIN HEALTHCARE COALITION
Region 5
SERVING BIG HORN, HOT SPRINGS, PARK, and WASHAKIE COUNTIES
WYOMING
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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Following an emergency event, it is common for individuals and families in and
around the affected region to experience distress and anxiety about safety,
health, and recovery.
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People may display symptoms and reactions such as:
*Emotional symptoms such as irritability or excessive sadness.
*Cognitive dysfunction such as difficulty making decisions or following directions.
*Physical symptoms such as headache, stomach pain, or difficulty breathing.
*Behavioral reactions such as consuming more alcohol or interpersonal conflict.
*Failure to adhere to needed physical or psychiatric medication needs.
*Behavioral Health Concerns Affecting Survivors and Responders.
Excerpt taken from the following:
https://www.phe.gov/Preparedness/planning/abc/Documents/disaster-behavioralhealth.
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RESOURCES
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For up to date information about COVID-19 visit the following:
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Free, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines in Wyoming:
https://health.wyo.gov/publichealth/immunization/wyoming-covid-19-vaccine-information/.
Wyoming COVID-19 Data and Information Available Online
To find the most recent number of coronavirus-related deaths, case counts and other pandemic information from the Wyoming Department of Public Health, please visit:
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The resources below are updated regularly. Please check back frequently for updated guidance and recommendations.