How to Maintain Mental Health Amid the Corona Covid-19 Virus Pandemic

Kapanlagi.com - One of the visible impacts of the corona virus covid-19 pandemic lately is the deteriorating economy. Many people have lost their jobs due to this virus. As a result, not only physical health is threatened, but also mental health. Therefore, in times like this, it is important to know how to maintain mental health.

In situations like this, maintaining mental health is equally important as maintaining physical health. Because, many say that mental condition will also greatly affect their physical health. So, how to maintain mental health in the midst of the corona virus pandemic like now?

The ways to maintain mental health in the midst of the corona virus covid-19 pandemic are actually not much different from before this pandemic existed. However, there are still things that differentiate them because in this pandemic period, many things can trigger mental health disorders. So, the way it is done will also be different depending on the trigger.

Here are ways to maintain mental health in the midst of the corona virus covid-19 pandemic.

1. Signs of Disturbed Mental Health

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Health organizations focused on diseases, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), mention several signs or symptoms if someone experiences mental health problems. Some of these signs are as follows.

1) Feeling fearful or excessive about one's own and others' health conditions.

2) Changes in sleep patterns and disrupted eating patterns.

3) Recurrence of chronic diseases.

4) Difficulty sleeping or easily falling asleep.

5) Difficulty concentrating.

6) Increased desire to consume alcohol, cigarettes, and others.

2. Identify Triggers for Mental Health Problems

Mental health disorders are generally triggered by stress and excessive anxiety. Unfortunately, in the midst of the current COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, there are many things that can trigger stress. Starting from boredom, longing for social interaction, to losing jobs. 

3. Want to Accept the Situation

After knowing the triggers of stress or mental problems, in order to maintain mental health, try to avoid things that can trigger stress as much as possible. Although it may be difficult for some things like boredom and longing for social interaction, they can certainly be avoided or even easily overcome.

However, it will be a different story if the stress triggers are beyond our control, such as experiencing layoffs or a business that is quiet due to the corona covid-19. If that's the case, the only way is to be willing to accept the situation.

Understand that circumstances like this are beyond our control. In addition, believe that there are many people with similar fates. Then, build the belief that this difficult situation will pass quickly. After being able to accept the situation, start calming your heart and thinking about the next steps to survive.

4. Building Communication with Loved Ones

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One of the most effective ways to maintain mental health during the corona covid-19 pandemic is by building communication with loved ones. While undergoing self-quarantine or PSBB at home, you can contact your loved ones, whether they are family, relatives, friends, or acquaintances.

Because, as previously explained, one of the triggers of stress and mental disorders during this corona virus pandemic is boredom and the desire to have social contact. Therefore, communicating through video calls is the best solution.

In addition, by building communication, you can also exchange news about each other's condition. With that, you will not worry about each other, so you will feel more calm and avoid mental health problems.

5. Following Trusted News Updates

It is not impossible that misleading news and various hoaxes can also trigger pressure or stress that threatens mental health. So during this corona virus pandemic, update news from trusted news sites.

In addition, it is advisable to balance negative information and positive news. The goal is to make your mind calmer and to believe that the situation can still improve soon.

6. Find Positive Activities

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During self-quarantine at home, in order to avoid boredom and stress, start looking for positive activities. There are many positive activities that can be done during self-quarantine, such as exercising or engaging in hobbies, such as watching, reading, cooking, and so on.

By engaging in these positive activities, your heart will feel happy. In addition, the mind that is stressed because of constantly thinking about the difficult situation in the midst of the corona virus pandemic will also be diverted. In this way, you will be more protected from stress and other triggers of mental health disorders.

Well, those are some ways to maintain mental health in the midst of the COVID-19 corona virus pandemic. You can follow the tips above to stay mentally healthy. However, if you have followed the tips above but still feel stressed, do not hesitate to contact experts. Because maintaining mental health is just as important as physical health.

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