As COVID-19 outbreak continues to have an impact on us all globally, the personal impact on maintaining psychological and mental health in an uncertain crisis can be difficult. Social isolation is becoming our new normal with many of us working from home and using 'stay home' measures. This evolving and escalating situation can considerably increase personal stress. There is an element of unknown and fear. In these circumstances, it is [...]
Turning an issue into an opportunity. Self-isolating with just your partner may seem daunting, but experts say it could be a win for your relationship. Article I consulted on FaceTime, comedy and space: How to save your relationship in quarantine by Penny Burfitt The thought of spending two weeks in isolation or locked in your home with a significant other tends to have one of two effects on couples. Either, they experience a [...]
Accept that things will be different for a while. It is normal to have a range of feelings: you may feel sad, stressed, confused, scared or even angry. There are things you can do to help yourself feel better. Talking to people you trust can help. Set up regular check-ins with friends and family, especially if you are self-isolating. Phone or video chatting is ideal. Maintain as healthy a lifestyle as [...]
Allaying your child's concerns about COVID-19. The Essential Tips to ensure your child feels Safe and Secure during this worrying time. Ask questions to the age level of your child Ask younger children, "Have you heard the news about a new coronavirus that's going around?" This allows you to learn how what your child knows and understands. Older children can be asked, "Are kids and teachers at school talking about [...]
New research shows that adults who have lower consumption of fruits and vegetables have a higher probability of being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. This finding helps to explain the discovery of a connection between body composition and anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorders include social anxiety; generalised anxiety in which a person feels anxious on most days, worrying about lots of different things, for a period of six months or more; [...]
