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Everything has gone online, from college courses to yoga classes to games with friends. Constant digital connection can worsen anxiety and create feelings of isolation or depression. Here are some ways to maintain your mental health while staying virtually connected: [1]
Notice Your Mood, and Respect What You Need
Check in with how you feel after looking at social media, reading the news, or messaging with a friend. If it makes you feel worse about yourself or your situation, it might be time to re-evaluate your digital boundaries. [2]
Check in with how you feel after looking at social media, reading the news, or messaging with a friend. If it makes you feel worse about yourself or your situation, it might be time to re-evaluate your digital boundaries. [2]
Be Mindful of What You Share
Consider what parts of your life you don’t want to share, or how to share with just close friends versus all of your followers. This goes for online classes as well: think “would I say/show/write this if I were in a lecture hall?” [3]
Consider what parts of your life you don’t want to share, or how to share with just close friends versus all of your followers. This goes for online classes as well: think “would I say/show/write this if I were in a lecture hall?” [3]
Beware of Online Fear of Missing Out
Does it look like everyone is still living their best life in quarantine? Remember, people are still only showing one version of themselves online, and it may not reflect their full reality. [4]
Does it look like everyone is still living their best life in quarantine? Remember, people are still only showing one version of themselves online, and it may not reflect their full reality. [4]
If you notice you feel worse about yourself after scrolling through social media, try reaching out to close friends or family for deeper connection – maybe a video call or some time talking on the phone about how you’re doing. [5]
You might notice that when you engage in self care you’re thinking about how it will look to others, or about posting it later. Sharing the things that are helping us cope can be great, but sometimes it’s nice to enjoy something without sharing - notice if it feels different. [6]
Limit Exposure to the News
More information doesn’t equal more safety. Follow guidelines issued by public health organizations such as the CDC and your local government, and practice mindful news consumption. Choose 1-2 high quality news sources and 1-2 times a day to read. [7]
More information doesn’t equal more safety. Follow guidelines issued by public health organizations such as the CDC and your local government, and practice mindful news consumption. Choose 1-2 high quality news sources and 1-2 times a day to read. [7]
Seek Healthy Connections
Meaningful connection during this time will look different for everyone. Figure out what works for you - whether that& #39;s checking in with a small circle of friends or having large virtual hangouts or posting often to social media. [8]
Meaningful connection during this time will look different for everyone. Figure out what works for you - whether that& #39;s checking in with a small circle of friends or having large virtual hangouts or posting often to social media. [8]
Looking for more ways to connect? CAPS is offering two COVID-19 online support groups through ZOOM. http://caps.unc.edu"> http://caps.unc.edu
If you notice mental health symptoms worsening, or you or a friend are in crisis: CAPS 24/7 919-966-3658 or Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 [9]
If you notice mental health symptoms worsening, or you or a friend are in crisis: CAPS 24/7 919-966-3658 or Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 [9]
