not only have an impact on physical health, but it can also affect the mental condition of everyone. Moreover, people are faced with new normal rules that encourage people to adapt quickly to new habits.
This condition is exacerbated by the socio-economic impact, namely the potential for layoffs that make people worry about financial, employment and future problems after the pandemic ends. If it is not treated immediately, people can experience mental health problems or mental illness.
Here are five ways you can maintain mental health during the corona virus pandemic.
1. Meet Online with Family and Friends
The world may be locked in, but the internet still works, and that's good news for our mental health. With an internet connection, we can still contact our family or friends, chat with loved ones who live far away, talk to school teachers about the children's lesson plans or call close friends just to laugh with them. This kind of online connection can maintain mental health during the quarantine period, so take advantage of the technological tools you have.
2. Schedule an Online Therapy Session
You may have heard stories of barbers and hairstylists making video calls with their clients, guiding them step by step to help them cut their own hair. If something as trivial as a haircut could be done by video chat, why not something as profound as therapy? Online therapy sessions can be great for mental health, energizing, providing coping mechanisms for what we need, and helping us get through quarantine in a good emotional state. If you have seen a therapist before, try asking if they can schedule a remote treatment session via video call.
3. Help Others in Need
Many people have been affected economically by the corona virus pandemic, especially during the quarantine period. Besides the large number of people out of work, millions of small businesses are on the brink of financial collapse. The economic reality of the corona virus pandemic is truly troubling. In this condition, you can be a ray of "light" for people in need. All you need is time and desire to make it happen. You can distribute food to people in need, raise donations to buy medical devices which are then donated to hospitals or distribute masks as well as educating people who cannot stay at home because they have to earn money.
4. Take Time to Indulge Yourself
The desire to indulge yourself will always seem tempting in the face of this corona virus pandemic. But there's nothing wrong with treating yourself with a special treat. If you feel overwhelmed and on the brink of a mental health crisis, take a minute to breathe, relax, and do something just for yourself. You can watch your favorite movies and TV shows, enjoy a relaxing bubble bath or read a book while sipping a cup of tea. Whatever it is that makes you relax, do it.
5. Turn off News
While it's important to stay informed and keep up with the latest news, that doesn't mean you have to follow it 24 hours 7 days. The reason is, bad news can have a huge negative impact on mental health. If you want to improve your mental health and feel better, start with a media diet. Check out the latest news every now and then, then turn off the TV and read a good book or listen to your favorite music while relaxing.
Mental health experts have long warned that social isolation is bad for the emotional well-being of their patients. Therapists encourage their patients to engage with the world around them, reach out to other people, make friends, and work. While quarantine is necessary to stop the spread of the coronavirus, it is important to meet the needs of online therapy, media diet, self-care and other measures to reduce the impact on mental health.
These five methods can help us deal with the quarantine period more effectively, so that we can emerge happier and healthier when the coronavirus crisis finally ends.
Stay well, stay at home
Thank you.
Good one