How to protect your mental health during this crisis time
Published: 03:04 PM,Apr 14,2020 | EDITED : 05:04 PM,Apr 28,2024
SALALAH: People are restrained in their houses to block the spread of coronavirus chain and those who are out as part of necessary works, are living under the fear of getting caught by the deadly virus. Generally people are undergoing some kind of mental pressure or the other.
There are people who are able to manage the situation through their own skills and understanding, but there are many others who are not able to take things in right stride.
Psychiatrists are of the view that it is natural to feel stress, anxiety, fear and loneliness at this time. It is important to be keep connected with family and friends, be kind to others and yourself, use skills to deal with stress, do some physical exercise even in home and maintain routine that gives sense of purpose to everyone.
Dr Khalid Mahmood Rao, HoD Psychiatry at Sultan Qaboos Hospital, gave some important tips to overcome this situation:
- Focus on what you can control and manage
- Set up shared goals for the family
- Keep yourself active physically and mentally
- Organise your feelings and thoughts
- Identify your triggers and signs for possible mental health issues
- Express your emotions in a healthy way
- Feelings and cocers to friend and family
- Seek help through helpline available in your area
- Give others love and care
- Remember five key words: connected, creative, giving, learning and active