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MENTAL EFFECT OF SOCIAL ISOLATION AND HOW TO STAY MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY HEALTHY DURING ISOLATION

Humans are social animals, and being isolated can have a big negative impact on our health, both mentally and physically.

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All our systems, including social, psychological and biological, have developed around social groups and interaction with one another.
Having to remain indoors and interacting with people less can lead to a worse overall mood and elevated levels of stress.

Stress is to be expected when dealing with a global health scare like the CONVID-19.The thought of contracting the coronavirus can leads to elevated levels of anxiety and a worse mood
Self-isolation may put you in an unpleasant state; because humans thrive off social interaction.

Humans needs social interaction to live — as people with weaker relationships are 50% more likely to die over the same period of time as people with stronger relationships, this is according to a 2015 meta-analysis including more than 308,000 people.

Research has found that perceived social isolation and loneliness are associated with depression, cognitive decline, poor sleep quality, a weaker immune system, and potential heart problems.

Federal government of Nigeria, based on the WHO and NCDC recommendation; have ordered that everyone should practice social distancing, which means staying six feet away from others and keeping trips to public spaces like grocery stores, supermarkets, to a lowest minimum.

Moreover, people who have potentially been exposed to the coronavirus are told to quarantine at home for at least 14 days.
Maintaining your mental health during this isolation is important for your sanity and well-being.

Don't tell people to not panic, it won't help. Instead, suggest activities that can distract them from the anxiety.
In order to combat some of the loneliness that comes with a isolation, make sure you are staying in touch with friends and family on the phone or on

WhatsApp or any social media means.
Here are some of the best ways to stay mentally and physically healthy during social isolation.
1. Exercise:
Exercise is a well-documented stress reducer. It boosts endorphins (our feel-good chemicals) and decreases stress hormones,

including cortisol and adrenaline.
2. Meditate:
Research has found that meditation can reduce anxiety and depression.The researchers used brain imaging scans and found that connections in the brain were activated during the meditation, and participant's heart rates were lowered.

3. Connect with nature:
Getting outdoors, especially into sunshine and possibly green space, can improve mood by slowing activity in the prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain that has been associated with anxiety.

Overall, these activities can stimulate the production of neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins, all of which promote mental health and stability.

We need to stay aware of what makes us happy and brings joy to our daily life.

Please stay safe.

Reference
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