covid 19 Effects on Mental Health/ impacts of Pandemic on mental health

 

Covid 19 Effects on Mental Health/ impacts of Pandemic on mental health

The first case of covid 19 was reported in China, Wuhan. This virus causes millions of deaths across the world. It was declared a pandemic by the world health organization.

In this crises

As people cannot directly approach the Psychologist because of Covid 19 SOPS (social distancing ETC.), So to deals with all these problems you need to be self-lover and will do something better to feel special.

Cause of Mental Health Crises

Covid 19 vaccines have been prepared but still social distancing and wearing mask is the only solution to be safe and protected from this virus. Covid 19 limits the people to their homes. Work from home prevail. Those who are victims of this virus quarantine themselves at home.

Because of this suffering individual feel loneliness, they have death anxiety, depression, uncertainty about the future.

Not also suffering people, normal members of the society have the same mental health issues. People do not know what will be the future of the world. Unemployment increases, students also have mental health problems related to exams, they do not know what will be their future. Such a situation causes anxiety, tension among all members of society.

Preventive Measures

Now the question arises of how to deal with all such problems.

Healthy Diet

Normally in such situations individuals do not want to eat, or eat overly but not a healthy diet. A healthy diet for a sound mind and body is essential.

Exercise

Exercise is the best method to be fit and healthy. Through exercise, the mind will get oxygen and focus on the solution of the problem, not the problem itself.

Mindfulness Practices

Practice mindfulness activities. Yoga and deep breathing are best practices to live in present. Practice mindfulness daily for 10-15 minutes. 

Painting

Busy yourself in healthy and mind refreshing activities like painting, drawing, etc.

Books Reading

Reading books is another way to engage your mind. Start reading all those books which you could not read because of your busy schedule. Now grab this opportunity and start reading.

Avoid Excessive Use of Social Media

Avoid excessive use of social media or all those channels which are a source of tension and negative news. Though its good to remain updated but not as much that become a source of the problem, not a benefit.

 

Social Support

In this tough situation social support, peer support is the factor of boosting for every individual. Because of social distancing, you cannot approach your relatives and friends. But by using social media you can connect with your family members and friends.

 

Final Words

Although it’s a tough situation but together we all come out of this situation sound and safely.