Many people are suffering from the stress that has been imposed on them by the pandemic. This stress can lead to mental health issues that may impact a person’s quality of life. In this article I seek to support you in alleviating the mental health Issues caused by Covid-19.

The first thing we can do to alleviate the mental health issues that are caused by Covid-19 is: Understanding how Covid-19 has impacted your quality of life.

Understanding how Covid-19 has impacted your quality of life can help you gain clarity on the next steps you can to take to get back on track. Did you lose someone you love? Is it difficult to manage your kids? Have you struggled to take classes online or work remotely? Did you lose your job? Have you or someone you know become sick or contracted Covid-19? Have you been feeling the burden of being an essential worker or having to care for sick patients at work? The cause of your mental health issues need to be understood in order for you to cope with them in a healthy manner.

The second thing we can do to alleviate the mental health issues that are caused by Covid-19 is: Coping with the Issues in a healthy manner.

When mental health issues caused by Covid 19 begin to impact your quality of life, it is important that you cope with these issues in a healthy manner. It is important that you set up a system that allows you to get in a structured schedule each day and includes some stress relieving activities such as yoga, meditation, talking to a loved one, exercise you enjoy, cooking or ordering a healthy meal, meeting people with common interests, playing video/board/mobile games, reading, learning a new skill, taking a class, and practicing the hygiene activities that make you look and feel good!

The third thing we can do to alleviate the mental health issues that are caused by Covid-19 is: Seeking professional support.

It is important to seek professional support if you feel like your mental health issues are negatively impacting your quality of life. If you feel that you have personal support at home, that is a start, but sometimes you need a professional or nonbias approach to support you in getting through your mental health issues. Having someone in your personal corner can help you cope with your mental health issues from Covid 19 while providing you with the resources to help you get back on track. Professional support services include health care providers, social workers, counselors, therapists, life coaches. Many of these support services can be found online or through your local library, school, or job. In case of emergency call 911 so that you can get escorted to a hospital immediately! Always remember that you are not alone in this, we are all in this together, always seek support if you need it!

Psych Nurse Mike RN BSN BA Psychology and Business