As news about coronavirus (COVID-19) dominate the headlines and continues to evolve, taking care of your mental health is as important as looking after your physical health. Positive wellbeing can help you cope better with the COVID-19 and the uncertainty it’s creating.
8 Practical Tips to help you cope better during COVID-19
- Seek accurate information from legitimate sources
Try to only read information from official and trusted sources such as the government website.
- Set limits around news on COVID-19
Try to avoid excessive exposure to media coverage even if they are from a reliable source. Constant monitoring of news updates can intensity feelings of distress and become overwhelming.
- Focus on things you can control
Try to focus on the things you can control such as maintaining good hygiene instead of those you cannot. Consider creating a daily routine that will help you maintain your wellbeing and mental health.
- Find opportunities to tell positive stories
Try and focus on things that are positive in your life and things that have not changed.
- Stay connected by phone and online
Stay in touch with friends and family even if you can not physically visit them. Receiving support and care from others can bring a sense of comfort.
- Acknowledge your feelings
Check in with yourself every day and allow time to notice and express what you are feeling. Recognise triggers for stress and anxiety.
- Look after yourself and others
Reach out to colleagues, friends and family who need help during this time
- Seek professional support
Follow protection and prevention recommendations provided by qualified health professionals. Consider reaching out for professional support if needed. Beyond Blue offers a Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service (1800 512 348).
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