Your MENTAL HEALTH and the Coronavirus

 

The WORLD is talking about the Coronavirus or COVID-19. In addition, people are beginning to feel increasing levels of anxiety, worry, or fear around their health status or that of others.

 

All of this anxiety, worry and fear can affect your MENTAL health, so it is not the time to ignore it.

In addition to informing us about the virus and the steps to take in order to prevent it, the CDC has also provided a page on their Coronavirus site to for Mental Health and Coping (HERE: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/coping.html  ). 

Here are some of the recommendations from the CDC to help support your mental health during this time:

-         Avoid excessive exposure to media coverage of COVID-19

-         Take care of your body. Take deep breaths, stretch or meditate. Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep and avoid alcohol and drugs.

-         Make time to unwind and remind yourself that strong feelings will fade. Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories. It can be upsetting to hear about the crisis and see images repeatedly. Try to do some other activities you enjoy to return to your normal life.

-         Connect with others. Share your concerns and how you are feeling with a friend or family member. Maintain healthy relationships.

-         Maintain a sense of hope and positive thinking.

Stay up to date (with the correct sources!) on the spread and prevention of COVID-19. With that, pay attention to your mental health during this time of global stress. Stay up to date on how you’re experiencing this stress by paying attention to your body, emotions, behavior and thinking. Contact your correct sources for any mental health needs.

With hope,

Mind Body Co-op