As stay-at-home orders are being lifted locally and around the country, a Sturgeon Bay psychologist suggests finding anxiety in small doses and the right situation can be useful for you in a protective way.  Knowing when the rational concern for safety crosses the line and becomes an obsession with cleanliness is a delicate balance.  Germaphobia is a fear of contamination and germs.  Dr. White quotes a noted expert in anxiety on these concerns.

Dr. White adds that most experts agree that although some people may develop germaphobia as a result of COVID-19, the most likely outcome is that we will change positively by developing better hygiene habits.  You can listen to Dr. White’s entire Mental Health Minute below.