While the physical toll of COVID-19 dominates the headlines, there are side effects that often go unnoticed or undiscussed: stress, worry, anxiety, depression and other mental health concerns. In this episode of "The Best of Health," we talk with two medical experts who have firsthand experience treating people who have suffered in silence from the hidden side of COVID-19.

• Dealing with COVID-19 is a unique situation because it can affect everyone -- not just certain groups of people or certain geographical locations.
• People are feeling isolated and disconnected, which has taken a toll on their mental health.
• There has been a rise in anxiety and depression among healthcare workers, who are worried about bringing the virus home and infecting their families.
• We can't move past all of this because the virus is still ongoing, is still affecting us, and there are many unknowns about what the future will look like in the United States.
• People are experiencing COVID stress in different ways, and it has resulted in more irritability, anger and depression in our society.
• Other effects of the virus across our nation include increased substance abuse, people not taking their regular medications, and people not seeking proper medical attention for their other healthcare needs.
• There are different ways to cope with all of this new stress, but which coping strategies are the best?
• What are some trusted resources to turn to for helpful, factual information about the virus?

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