Large-scale disasters like the coronavirus pandemic have been shown to cause increases in mental health issues. Experts weigh in on what you can do to mitigate these challenges.
As the coronavirus pandemic sweeps the globe, doctors and nurses are scrambling to treat the more than 1.8 million individuals who have been infected worldwide. Federal and local governments in the U.S. have also ramped up efforts to contain it, ordering residents to shelter at home until further notice.
The authors go on to note that “multiple aspects” of the lockdowns that many U.S. states have implemented can be triggers for mental health issues, including economic stress, social isolation, decreased access to community and religious support, and barriers to mental health treatment. In an effort to combat these obstacles, here are some ways to keep you feeling your best.
If you haven’t yet, look for digital ways to connect with the people and things you enjoy, such as religious services, yoga studies, classes and visits with friends. Hartstein agrees. “Social distancing is solely physical,” she tells Yahoo Lifestyle. “We can stay connected to others in so many ways, and it is important that we do so. We are all in this together, literally and figuratively.”
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