Mental Health in Self Isolation
Trying Times
During the time of writing (20th of March 2020), governments across the world are taking action towards preventing further infections of COVID19.
Handwashing and mask-wearing are proven measures to reduce viral infection rates, and they have little impact on our way of life. A tactic being increasingly, and rightly, utilized by governments is the concept of Social Distancing (or Self Isolation). It has much more of an impact on our lives.
Being distant from others is vital for the fight against infection, but it can have negative impacts on our body and our mind. We are social, it’s in our nature. Studies have shown that isolation can have a severe effect on our overall health, with some showing it can lead to a shorter lifespan. Our psychology is built on a sense of belonging with other people, so being aware of our social needs is vital when we’re socially distant. Here’s how to keep on top of mental health in self-isolation.
What To Do
Here are a few techniques for maintaining awareness of your mental health during isolation.
Voice Calls
Call someone. Conversations and chance meetings that naturally happen throughout the day…
