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- Covid-19 Impact on Mental Health
- Stress during an infectious disease outbreak includes: fear and worry about you and your loved ones' health, change in sleep and eating patterns, worsening of chronic health problems, worsening of mental health conditions, or increased use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
- Elders, people with chronic diseases, children, teens, people who help respond to covid-19, health care providers, doctors, first responders, and people who already have mental health issues may respond strongly to the stress of the crisis
- Statistics from the National institute of Mental Health Disorders, part of the National Institutes of Health said that mental health disorders account for several of the top causes of disability in established market economies, such as the US which include: major depression, manic depression, schizophrenia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Taking breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including social media is a way to cope with stress. Take care of your body by taking deep breaths, stretching, or meditating. You can also try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep
- Make time to unwind by trying to do some other activities you enjoy. Connect with others by talking to people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling
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