Coping mechanisms are things that we do when we feel overwhelmed by our emotions—they help us calm down and get through the day without falling apart entirely.
Some examples include meditation, exercise, journaling about how you feel each day (or even just writing down what happened), and listening to music that makes you happy.
Difficult times like these make it tempting to rely on unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as turning to alcohol, drugs, or risky behavior to surpress the negative emotions you might be feelings. However, these unhealthy coping mechanisms will just make things worse, and amplify any anxiety and depression you may be feeling right now.