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Home / Health News / The coronavirus pandemic can take a toll on your mental health: An expert tells you ways to cope

The coronavirus pandemic can take a toll on your mental health: An expert tells you ways to cope

Any adverse development causes stress, anxiety and fear. That is why it is so important to be mentally strong in the midst of this coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Gowri Kulkarni, MBBS, MRCGP (INT) tells you how to take care of your mental health through a webinar.

By: Jahnavi Sarma   | | Updated: March 27, 2020 1:04 pm
Tags: Coronavirus  coronavirus outbreak  

Also Read - This monoclonal antibody 'cocktail' may block COVID variants: Study

Modern life is hectic and there is no time to sit back and relax. Now, suddenly, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic all of us are confined to our homes. You have to now get used to being in isolation. This is a huge shift and it will take some time getting used to this new reality. Nobody knows how long these restrictions are going to be in place. This is enough to push you over the edge. Apart from physical health, you need to you need to take extra care of your mental health in such a trying time. To help you stay strong, psychologically and make the best use of this isolation period, TheHealthSite and DocsApp have joined hands for a webinar with Dr. Gowri Kulkarni, MBBS, MRCGP (INT). The webinar, which is live on Facebook @indiacom, focusses on the following topics: Also Read - 85-year-old Dalai Lama gets first dose of COVID vaccine



  • Mental Health During This Time
  • How to be productive while staying at home?

Any adverse development causes stress, anxiety and fear. This is a normal human reaction. It can make us behave irrationally and we tend to go into panic mode. That is why it is so important to be mentally strong in such times. Also Read - Maharashtra records over 10,000 new coronavirus cases, highest since October

Times like this are particularly distressing for people with existing mental conditions like anxiety and depression. But it affects others too. Such mental conditions can also lead to a faster heart rate, sleep disorders, digestive problems and a general sense of weakness and fatigue. Here, we reveal a few ways by which you can overcome these trying times of coronavirus outbreak.

Take a break

Don’t get obsessed with coronavirus news and social media. Too much information on the subject can stress you out. It is okay to want information but if you are constantly looking for updates, it is not good for your mental health. It can lead to panic and unnecessary stress.

Identify fake news sources

There are a lot of people on social media who propagate fake news. So keep away from such information. Go to reliable and authentic sources only. This will give you a better picture and you will also be at peace knowing the truth.

Connect with family

Make use of this coronavirus crisis to connect with friends and family. Even if you cannot personally visit people, you can still talk on the phone or via video call. This will keep your mood light and help you overcome your stress and anxiety.

Do some breathing exercises

Deep breathing can relax you and keep anxiety away. Do this daily and whenever you feel panic setting in. It will slow down your heart rate and make you calm.

Stay busy

Do things around the house. Clean your cupboard, do some housework, cook, play with your partner and children. Keep busy so that you don’t have time to dwell on the coronavirus crisis. This will keep you physically and mentally fit.

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Published : March 27, 2020 11:00 am | Updated:March 27, 2020 1:04 pm
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