World Mental Health Day: How We Can Cope During the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has left people in complete disarray, causing overwhelming stress and anxiety. The sudden confinement in our homes and uncertainty about the future have had a negative effect on people’s mental health. On this World Mental Health Day on October 10 2021, we shared some steps and tips to recognize and prevent mental health challenges.
#1 To feel more in control of our lives, we can master our time management skills and improve our productivity throughout the day.
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#2 Stability is crucial in these times. Learn to have a work-life balance to avoid burnout.
#WorldMentalHealthDay2021: Make sure you have the right balance of work and personal or family pursuits. Some people might be tempted to work longer hours because they are no longer in an office. Monitor your hours to make sure you have stability.#COVID19 #Selfcare #Nutrition pic.twitter.com/9NWkawzI00
— Nourishing Schools (@nourishing_sch) October 12, 2021
#3 Uncertainty can cause unwanted emotions to build up inside us, we have to stay mindful and consciously keep ourselves in check.
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#4 A positive outlook on the situation can significantly impact our mind’s functioning. Take up new hobbies and indulge in various interests to keep learning.
#WorldMentalHealthDay2021: Take advantage of the few extra hours you have working from home each day to pick up a hobby. Learn a language, play an instrument, write a poem or do yoga. Many websites and apps are available to help you learn from home.#Selfcare #COVIDWellbeing pic.twitter.com/w72TzSng7Y
— Nourishing Schools (@nourishing_sch) October 14, 2021
#5 Don’t let yourself be overwhelmed by constant news updates and other content on the internet. Set limits on your media consumption.
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Our CEO Archana Sinha has also highlighted the impact of mental health during the pandemic among employees in social enterprises. She has also shared the steps taken by social enterprises in tackling mental health issues.
You can read the full article here:
https://yourstory.com/socialstory/2021/05/social-enterprises-health-sector-adapted-pandemic/amp
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