Because of the COVID19 pandemic and riots  in the aftermath of the May 25 murder of George Floyd, many people are experiencing heightened anxiety, stress, and general mental health challenges. According to a Kaiser Family Foundation poll, published on May 27, almost 40 percent of respondents report that their mental health has been negatively impacted by the pandemic and ensuing isolation1. While it's too soon for an official poll to have been conducted regarding the mental health effects of Floyd's death and the ensuing riots, it seems that our levels of anxiety and stress have taken another significant blow. With so much uncertainty and chaos in the world, it makes perfects sense to experience anxiety. That doesn't mean, however, that we're all powerless to regain personal control. You can use the following approach to help your anxiety during this time of upheaval.