Some simple ideas to help manage the pressure during sometimes unmanageable days Some simple ideas to help manage the pressure during the pandemic and last updated 2021-01-12 17:39:01-05 COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. -- The COVID-19 pandemic and other current events have applied a lot of pressure on people. For some, that pressure has led to uncharacteristic or even downright dangerous behavior. As events unfolded along the Appomattox River Monday morning, first responders realized a young mother had walked into the 47-degree water with her infant son. While the outcome saw first responders save the infant and mother, it again brought to light the mental health crisis many are facing.