Title: How to Stay Mentally Healthy During Coronavirus
Headings: How to Stay Mentally Healthy During the Coronavirus Pandemic
How to Stay Mentally Healthy During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Key Takeaways
Why Coronavirus Might Impact Your Mental Health
Stress
Disrupted Routines
Cabin Fever
Lack of Social Contact
Reduced Physical Activity
Warning Signs
Changes in Mood
Changes in Sleep Habits
Changes in Appetite or Weight
Difficulty Functioning
Steps You Can Take to Manage Your Mental Health
Get Physically Active
Schedule Time to Worry
Maintain Social Connections
Keep the Big Picture in Mind
Be Selective About Your Media Consumption
Focus on the Things You Can Control
Practice Healthy Coping Skills
How to Find Support
What This Means For You

Content: Changes in Mood
You might feel like you’re on a bit of an emotional rollercoaster right now. Whether you’re more irritable, sad, or anxious than usual, these emotions should be expected. However, bigger shifts in your mood might be the sign of something more serious. If you’re struggling to manage your emotions, or if your emotions are making it difficult to function, it can be a sign that you may need to address your mental health. Changes in Sleep Habits
Stress can also interfere with sleep. You might find you’re not able to fall asleep or that you wake up repeatedly throughout the night. On the flip side, you might find you’re sleeping too much. Maybe you nap throughout the day and have trouble waking in the morning despite a full night’s rest. Getting too much or too little sleep are both signs of mental illness. But these issues can also be the cause of a negative impact on your psychological well-being.