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Today is World Mental Health Day and our focus is on caring for your mental health during & post #COVID19.
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Managing life stressors became even more difficult with the advent of #COVID19. Worries, fears, anxiety, stress, panic, loneliness, isolation, trauma, triggers, etc. have been constant & they have taken a toll on mental health worldwide.
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In the United States, 53% of adults reported that their mental health has been negatively impacted due to worry & stress over #COVID19 ( @KFF, July 2020).
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A recent survey by the Indian Psychiatry Society (2020) @IndianPsychiat1 also revealed that the number of mental health cases had increased by 20% since the lockdown.
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Caring for our mental health is very important. We cannot be in optimal health if our mental health suffers.
Here are 7 things you can do to care for your mental health:
1. Exercise to keep the body & mind fit and alert.
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Here are 7 things you can do to care for your mental health:
1. Exercise to keep the body & mind fit and alert.
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2. Eat healthily. Cut back on junk food, alcohol consumption, smoking, & fatty foods. It’s also important to eat in moderation.
3. Socialize with family & friends as much as possible. Never underestimate the importance of human interaction.
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3. Socialize with family & friends as much as possible. Never underestimate the importance of human interaction.
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4. Incorporate breaks into your daily activities. Take breaks off social media if it is also becoming too toxic.
5. Start a hobby. It could be something you were doing before or something new you want to learn such as pottery.
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5. Start a hobby. It could be something you were doing before or something new you want to learn such as pottery.
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6. Spend some time meditating. It can be as short as 5 minutes or as long as 1 hour. Taking time to centre yourself during meditation can help clear your worries and make you relaxed.
Most importantly, seek help when needed.
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Most importantly, seek help when needed.
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Don’t be afraid to do this as it takes a lot of courage to admit that you need help. Find a therapy process that is best suited to you & your needs. Stick to it religiously & be assured that you would recover in no time.
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