DAYTON—The staff at Blue Mountain Counseling of Columbia County have been discussing ways to maintain good emotional health during this time of required social distancing, because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Clinic Director Chrisann Christensen said she has some ideas to share.

First of all, check in with friends and family routinely through phone calls, FaceTime, through text messages or by snail mail.

Limit media coverage.

“Information can be good, but there is so much information being pushed out, right now,” she said.

“If you need information, look to reputable sources to get it...