Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19
Maintaining our mental health during COVID-19 is going to require extra effort, but we can and will get through this together.
Lean on each other and put in the extra effort to stay connected.
The current coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused a lot of stress and disruption in our lives. In a very short amount of time, our daily routines have drastically changed.
The steps we are taking to help prevent and slow the spread of COVID-19 may be seemingly straightforward (washing hands, staying home as much as possible, and keeping our physical distance when we go out), but their practical impacts are huge and living this way will take some adjusting to.
Maintaining our mental health during this time is going to require extra effort, but we can and will get through this together.
Here at HeadsUpGuys, we’re adding new content to help navigate these strange times.
COVID-19 Articles
Getting Mental Health Support During COVID-19
Don’t think you’re invincible. COVID-19 has led to a rise in depression, stress, and anxiety. Here’s are some ways to get support.
Helping a friend deal with the stress of COVID-19
With all the added stress of COVID-19, it’s important to check-in on the mental health of those we care about.
Dealing with job loss or reduced hours due to COVID-19
Losing your job or getting hours cut back is tough. Dealing with this while managing the extra stress and uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 is even tougher.
Social Media’s Role in Highlighting Inspiring Stories During COVID-19
Finding the positives in a bad situation. When used to raise awareness and spread hope, social media can bring us together.
Managing your mental health when working from home
Here are some tips to help maintain your mental health while working from home (our staff at HeadsUpGuys are following these too).
Tips for Managing Stress About COVID-19
There’s a lot of uncertainty and stress about the current coronavirus (COVID-19). It’s easy to get caught up with fear and panic, but that can be mitigated
Related articles that may help you through this time
- Five common depressed thoughts, and what to do about them
- Five Steps to Overcoming Suicidal Thoughts
- Can Online Therapy or Counselling Help You? An Overview of What’s Available
- How to Find a Therapist
Other recommended resources
- Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19 (Free four-week online course, University of Toronto)
- COVID Anxiety: Coping with Stress, Fear, and Worry (HelpGuide)
- The Mental Health Crisis Generated By COVID-19: Why It’s Critical And How You Can Retain Your Sanity (Forbes)
- Caring for children in the COVID-19 crisis (Canadian Mental Health Association)
Get the facts
Make sure you are getting updates and following guidelines from official and credible sources, like the following:
- Public Health Canada
- Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (US)
- Gov.uk (UK)
- Department of Health Australia
- World Health Organizations (WHO)
If you need support now
We are in unprecedented times, and all this has added a new major stressor to our lives. If you are feeling overwhelmed, it is crucial to reach out. Talk to friends and family members, and make use of the health/crisis lines.