Title: How Can a Pandemic Affect An Individual's Mental Health? - Achieve TMS
Headings: How Can a Pandemic Affect An Individual’s Mental Health?
How Can a Pandemic Affect An Individual’s Mental Health?
How Does a Pandemic Affect Mental Health?
How to Manage Stress and Anxiety During a Pandemic
How to Manage Stress and Anxiety When Practicing Social Distancing
Author: Achieve TMS

Content: A pandemic may seem endless, and the longer it persists, the more severe its impact on a population’s mental health can be. If people try to ignore the stress and anxiety they experience during a pandemic; their symptoms may escalate over time. As a result, these people may be susceptible to stress and anxiety that causes fatigue, difficulty sleeping, and other physical side effects. For people who already had a mental health diagnosis such as major depressive disorder (MDD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) prior to the coronavirus pandemic, the impact of COVID-19 can be even more acute. Existing symptoms such as hopelessness, suicidality, or persistent anxiety and sadness may get worse during these trying times. How to Manage Stress and Anxiety During a Pandemic
Unfortunately, there may be no stopping stress and anxiety during a pandemic, but there are things that people can do to manage the symptoms associated with them. Acknowledging stress and anxiety provides a great starting point to help manage these issues. If people can identify the warning signs of stress and anxiety in themselves, they can then take safe, effective steps to cope with their symptoms. When stress and anxiety occur, it may be helpful to take a few deep breaths to calm down.