How to Deal with (Irrational) Fear, a Scientific Perspective

Coronavirus & more: Understanding the difference between irrational and rational fear to make better decisions.

This article describes how the human mind works in times of fear, and how to distinguish between rational & helpful fear and irrational & unhelpful fear.

March 11, 2020; Corona Virus Pandemic:

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic, pointing to the over 118,000 cases of the coronavirus illness in over 110 countries and territories around the world and the sustained risk of further global spread.

“This is not just a public health crisis, it is a crisis that will touch every sector,” said Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO director-general, at a media briefing. “So every sector and every individual must be involved in the fights.”

This news among others has spread a global fear response.

European stocks experience their worst day in history, global panic buying, and even new hospitals are being built for fighting the virus.

Other sources claim the virus is infecting more of our minds rather than our lungs.