â€œâ€Śthe media tends to focus on the more morbid reports about CV; the doom and gloom narrative, rather than give a balanced update.â€?
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Covid 19 - Surviving at home
By Derran Heney Mental Health Professional We are certainly facing unprecedented times in 2020 and with this health crisis upon us, we have all had to consider how to modify the way we live. As we watch a number of aspects of our lives changing around us, from our social connectedness to our daily routines, with interruptions to going to work, generating an income, navigating the many fears that surround the world at this present time, anxiety,
uncertainty, then distress is most certainly a normal response. With all that is going on, it is super important to look after not only our physical health, but also our mental and emotional health and wellbeing. There is a wealth of information available on mainstream and other social media sources about the Corona Virus (CV) and, while it is really important to be informed about this,
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the media tends to focus on the more morbid reports about CV; the doom and gloom narrative, rather than give a balanced update. We need to be discerning about the information we absorb and protect ourselves from added stress and anxiety that can also have an impact on our general mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. Health professionals recommended limiting how much you read, watch and listen to about the CV, stay informed but be mindful that it is not consuming you (Beyond Blue, 2020). Seek to also explore the feel-good recovery stories to balance your perspective on the actual reality. Locate sources of information that are credible like the WHO or your local health reporting agencies to find balanced reliable information.
