Tips for Looking After Your Mental Health

Tips for Looking After Your Mental Health
If the news and social media are making you anxious, turn it off and do something relaxing like meditation or exercise. Leszek Glasner/Shutterstock
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As a psychiatrist, my patients teach me new things as often as I teach them. While our nation continues to grapple with the growing concerns over COVID-19, I want to share helpful advice on how best to cope with your fears and worries during these difficult times.

In general, you should do your best to find as much balance as you can especially when everything seems so out of sorts. Health and government officials continue to provide updates with the latest information, but you may still feel uncertain about the impact of this contagious illness. It’s okay to be worried. But there are ways to make sure you are prioritizing your mental and physical wellbeing while still adhering to recommended guidelines

Take Action on What You Can and Accepting What You Can’t

It’s natural to feel anxious right now. Restaurants, schools, and many businesses are closed, and officials are advising the public to stay indoors. Your everyday routine has been turned upside down, and everyone is having to adjust.
Seth Resnick
Seth Resnick
MD
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