Five (5) Quick Tips For People Who Have To Work During The Coronavirus / COVID-19 Pandemic
First a ginormous THANK YOU to the men and women who are out in our communities to working to provide for us, to keep us safe and to help us in many ways we don’t even know about during this COVID-19 pandemic. While many of us get to stay at home to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus we know that because of you don’t have that luxury. We thank you for your service. We appreciate you. And we’re giving dirty looks to they jerk acting afool for you, since you have to be professional and can’t do it yourself.
While you are out there braving the pandemic, we want you to be safe and healthy. Hopefully these tips will help remind you of a few step you can take t help keep yourself and your families safe. Your employee assistance program program for example, is an excellent resource that can help provide you with tools to help with the stress of being out there while the Coronavirus is still a threat.
Five (5) Reasons To Use Your EAP During The Coronavirus / COVID-19 Pandemic (15)
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people’s mental health needs may be more than they can handle on their own. Shelter in place, stay at home or quarantine orders issued to help reduce the spread of the Coronavirus are likely to increase stress and anxiety in many people includng adults and children. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) from most people’s jobs can help them get the help they need for the employee and their family. The EAP is one of the most underutilized free resources available to most people who have a job, along with their families. While many people complain about the cost of therapy, many EAPs will cover 5-6 or sometimes more private therapy sessions for an employee or their family. As we continue to stay home to flatten the curve and stop the spread of the Coronavirus, most people would greatly benefit from the support services offered by their EAP.
Five (5) Tips For Couples Social Distancing At Home During A Pandemic (Coronavirus, COVID-19 11)
Being stuck at home can start to get old very quickly even in the most loving homes. The inability to move about as you wish as we shelter in place during this COVID-19 pandemic is a source of both anxiety and frustration. As many people are on edge, it’s important to stake special care not to take it out on loved ones who are frequently the first targets when people need to things out. Taking simple steps such as practicing patience and checking on your partner can go a long way to helping make social distancing at home easier on your partner. Making home an easier and more welcoming place to be will reduce the likelihood of people feeling the need to leave the house to have peace as our communities work to stop the spread of the Coronavirus and end this pandemic. Weather you are in ordered quarantine, shelter in place order or just doing your part to save the world, if being at home is what we need to do to help bring this COVID-19 pandemic to an end, we need to ensure we help make home a place our loved ones want to be.
Five (5) Social Distancing Activities We Can Do Better In A Pandemic (Coronavirus, COVID-19)
During the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing is one of the most highly emphasized methods to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus. While it is best to stay home, many people have found this difficult and attempted to use outdoor spaces. While some outdoor activities could be effectively done while socially distancing, there are some things that some people do or ways they engage in some social distancing activities that defeat the purpose their intent. Activities such as going for a walk on the sidewalk by the beach or on a boardwalk are among those. Still, there are some simple things that a person can do to make their outdoor social distancing efforts more effective. While making a few changes can help, staying home is still the most effective method of social distancing.
Five (5) Tips For Getting Out While Staying Home During Pandemic (Coronavirus, COVID-19)
After a few days home the walls start to close in for many people. The COVID-19 pamdemic has led to many people and their families staying home for longer periods as communities attempt to curb the spread of the Coronavirus. To alleviate the feeling of confinement from being home, it is important for people to remember that staying home does not necessarily mean being inside the house. There are ways you can make the outside of your home more welcoming and inviting so that you are able to use the parts of your property beyond the wall to help you increase your ability to stay home. Being able to use your outdoor spaces can significantly increase the amount of space you have at home, thereby increasing your chances of successfully staying home as we all work together to squash this pandemic.
Five (5) Easy Ways To Keep Your Sanity During A Pandemic (Coronavirus, COVID-19)
The pandemonium surrounding a pandemic causes more than just disruptions in everyday life. With so many changes, so many things unknown and out of your control, sometimes it can feel like you are loosing it. Even in the midst of all the chaos, there are things that you can do to help keep your sanity. Taking simple basic steps such as keeping a schedule and employing good self-care can help to manage the stress and make the process more manageable. We don’t know at this time how long the COVID-19 outbreak will last, but with the continued spread of the Coronavirus, it is important to set in place tools and systems to help maintain everyday life as much as possible in case this pandemic lasts longer than what people think or expect. It would be great if it could end as quickly as it seems to have started. Creating a system to maintain stability and of course your sanity can make getting through the process less painful.
Five (5) Mental Health Issues That Can Be Impacted During A Pandemic (Coronavirus, COVID-19)
A pandemic can cause great disruption in most people’s lives. For people with mental health issues there is the added risk of their symptoms being impacted. The Coronavirus and COVID-19 have cause such great disruption that he pandemic has thrown many communities into pandemonium. People who have existing mental health issues need to be especially mindful to notice any change in their symptoms and behaviors so that any changes can be noticed before they develop into a and additional crisis..
Five (5) Tips For Healing From Trauma
Traumatic incidents have become all too common in our communities. Whether it is a mass shooting or natural disaster that the country is watching or a personal trauma that an individual or family must face, it is important to take time to address the trauma to mitigate the impact it could have on your mental health. Getting help such as counseling after a traumatic event can make a great difference in how well and how quickly you are able to recover and transition to a post crisis state.
Five (5) Resources To Get Free Therapy
Many people with mental health issues don’t get the help they need because of finances. There are many resources that can help people get free or affordable therapy to address many issues. Many of these resources are underutilized because people are not aware of them. In order to manage any mental health condition, it is important that proper and consistent treat is available. By utilizing the resources available to them people can address issues when they are first presented, which can be the difference between someone experiencing / managing depression and having suicidal thoughts or event attempting suicide.
Five (5) Common Mistakes People With Mental Illness Make
People respond differently to mental illness. They employ many tactics to help them cope but sometimes the method is counter to its intent. Things such as isolation, and identifying the diagnosis are some of the mistakes that people make in dealing with the stress of mental illness. One of the most common mistakes is discontinuing treatment because they mistake having the symptoms managed for being cured.
Five (5) Things To Do If You Believe Someone’s Considering Suicide
After a suicide, people often express regret that something was not done to help the person. It does not always take a professional to prevent suicide. It is important that everyone understand and remember that they can be the one to make a difference. If you believe someone is contemplating suicide, being there and making them feel that they are not alone and that they have your support in continuing to live and dealing with their issues goes a long way. Simple acts such as human compassion and helping someone take the steps to get the help they need to address any mental health issues they are facing g a long way. Many people with chronic mental illness struggle to follow through with their treatment at times, people around them came make a great difference by being there and helping them stay on track.
Five (5) Ways You Can Prevent Suicide
You can prevent a suicide. People resort to suicide when they reach the end of their rope and don’t see another way out. They have lost hope and don’t know where they can turn. By taking the time to be there and be kind each one of us could be the one who gives that person a glimmer of hope. Remember, the smallest speckle of light can brighten room. Every person can do something to help eliminate mental health stigma. Don’t wait until you know someone is having suicidal thoughts to care- Be the hope they need every day. We can all do something to make it easier for people to get help for mental illness just by using our voices. Stand up. Speak up. Do not allow people to demonize & criminalize mental illness. Help someone who is dealing with stress before they reach crisis point. Most importantly, take care and safeguard your own mental health.
If needed you can reach Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255)
Five (5) Steps To Take If You Have Suicidal Thoughts
Having suicidal thoughts? You’re not alone. Every day more than 120 people die by suicide in the US. This does not take into account those who had suicidal thoughts but did not act on them. As overwhelming as those thoughts can be, they can be overcome. It is important to remember that you do not have to do it alone. There are resources available both nationally and locally to help people overcome suicidal thought. Getting help to address any mental health issue or other stress that is critical to prevent a crisis situation and help
Five (5) Resources For Accessing Mental Health Information
Sometimes it’s hard to know where to go to access information. Many people being diagnosed with mental health issues have no clue where to access information. Unfortunately because so many keep it such a secret, even the people in their circle are often not much help because they don’t know that the person is facing the same issue as them. It is important that when a person receives a mental health diagnosis they know where to go to learn about their diagnosis, find treatment, get support or any other resources they may need.
1. NIMH National Institute of Mental Health nimh.nih.gov
2. NAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness nami.org
3. Mental health Associations
4. 211, 211.org
5. School guidance office
Five (5) Misconceptions About Mental Illness
People who suffer with mental illness are just like everyone else you know. In fact they ARE the people you know in your everyday life, but some in our society want you to believe differently. These are 5 things that some people believe about mental illness that are false.
