Riauaktual.com – Until now, the Corona SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 is still a world public concern. This is because the number of COVID-19 patients is still increasing.
The corona virus has not disappeared, people are asked to remain vigilant, but don’t panic too much about this condition.
Various parties have also given appeals so that COVID-19 does not spread. One of them is through a campaign to always remember #PesanIbu, namely washing your hands, wearing a mask, and keeping your distance.
These three things are important to do to protect yourself and those closest to you from the dangers of COVID-19.
On the other hand, the phenomenon of the corona virus that causes COVID-19 which has not ended can cause mental health problems for a person. Excessive anxiety will occur for fear of being infected with the SARS-CoV-2 corona virus.
So, how do you deal with excessive fear in the midst of the COVID-19 corona virus pandemic?
The following is a summary of the signs and ways to effectively maintain mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, as quoted from the CDC and ui.ac.id pages.
Tips for Maintaining Mental Health in the Middle of the Corona Virus Pandemic, as reported by ui.ac.id.
1. Sort out trusted sources of information
Various information about the SARS-CoV-2 corona virus is circulating on social media timelines. Even though there is a lot, this information needs to be sorted and more careful because it is not impossible that the news is a hoax.
So, make sure to always monitor information about the COVID-19 corona virus through trusted sources, such as from the WHO website, the Indonesian Ministry of Health, and trusted media.
2. Use technology to build friendship
So that the COVID-19 corona virus does not spread, as much as possible avoid physical contact or apply physical distancing. However, this should not make your relationship with those closest to you distant.
You can use social media, such as Whatsapp, Instagram, Line, Telegram, Facebook Twitter, and so on as an alternative to keep in touch. Not only that, social media can also be used as communication between co-workers, for people who carry out the Work from Home (WFH) system.
3. Stay active at home
When at home, as much as possible do activities that make the body and mind comfortable. Some of the activities that can be done are watching movies, reading books, listening to music, and accessing positive content on social media.
Then consume a healthy and balanced diet and drink water. Pay attention to sleep duration and do sports when you wake up.
4. Continue to communicate with family
Physical distancing makes some people feel lonely. For those of you who feel this way, try to express your feelings and concerns about the pandemic to the closest people, such as family, lover, or friends.
Meanwhile, for families who isolate themselves in one place of residence, try to maintain communication.
5. Try to be empathetic and not discriminate
We don’t need to associate this virus with any particular ethnicity or country. Don’t label people who are positive for COVID-19 as ‘victims’, let’s call them ‘fighters’ who are trying to recover because anyone can get infected and spread the virus. So, stop discrimination and give support.
6. Don’t panic and stay alert
Facing the corona outbreak without being provoked by panic or fear can undoubtedly help maintain mental and physical health in the midst of this global health crisis. The influence is not only good for you personally, but also for the people around you.
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