The document outlines strategies for coping with stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. It recommends taking breaks from consuming news, taking care of one's physical health through exercise, diet, sleep and limiting substance use. Spending time with friends and family, even if virtually, and engaging in enjoyable activities can help alleviate stress and support mental wellness. The goal is to build resilience during challenging times by managing stress in a healthy way.
The document outlines strategies for coping with stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. It recommends taking breaks from consuming news, taking care of one's physical health through exercise, diet, sleep and limiting substance use. Spending time with friends and family, even if virtually, and engaging in enjoyable activities can help alleviate stress and support mental wellness. The goal is to build resilience during challenging times by managing stress in a healthy way.
The document outlines strategies for coping with stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. It recommends taking breaks from consuming news, taking care of one's physical health through exercise, diet, sleep and limiting substance use. Spending time with friends and family, even if virtually, and engaging in enjoyable activities can help alleviate stress and support mental wellness. The goal is to build resilience during challenging times by managing stress in a healthy way.
The document outlines strategies for coping with stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. It recommends taking breaks from consuming news, taking care of one's physical health through exercise, diet, sleep and limiting substance use. Spending time with friends and family, even if virtually, and engaging in enjoyable activities can help alleviate stress and support mental wellness. The goal is to build resilience during challenging times by managing stress in a healthy way.
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ACTION TOPIC ACTION PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION
A. IDENTIFY AND EXPLAIN B. GOAL
Learning to cope with stress The World Health in a healthy way will make you, COPING THE EFFECTS OF Organization declared the the people you care about, and COVID-19 PANDEMIC outbreak a Public Health those around you become more Emergency of International resilient. Concern on 30 January 2020, and a pandemic on 11 March 2020. It had a major effect on our lives. Many of us are facing challenges that can be stressful, overwhelming, and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Public health actions, such as social distancing, are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but they can make us feel isolated and lonely and can increase stress and anxiety.
C. PLANNED STRATEGIES D. ACTUAL OUTPUTS
Take breaks from 1. Read books, magazines
watching, reading, or and other reading listening to news stories, materials during breaks including those on social and after work. media. It’s good to be 2. Do some exercises every informed, but hearing about weekend. the pandemic constantly can 3. Eat healthy and balanced be upsetting. Consider meals. Avoid junkfoods. limiting news to just a 4. Limit yourself in using couple times a day and social media and get disconnecting from phone, plenty of sleep. tv, and computer screens for 5. Meet new friends that can a while. contribute to your good Take care of your body. mental health. Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate external icon. Try to eat healthy, well- balanced meals. Exercise regularly. Get plenty of sleep. Avoid excessive alcohol, tobacco, and substance use. Continue with routine preventive measures (such as vaccinations, cancer screenings, etc.) as recommended by your healthcare provider. Get vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine when available. Make time to unwind. Try to do some other activities you enjoy. Connect with others. Talk with people external icon you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling. Connect with your community- or faith-based organizations. While social distancing measures are in place, try connecting online, through social media, or by phone or mail.
E. OUTCOMES
Stress free and having a good mental health.
F. REFLECTIONS
Taking care of yourself can better equip you to take care of
others. During times of social distancing, it is especially important to stay connected with your friends and family. Helping others cope with stress through phone calls or video chats can help you and your loved ones feel less lonely or isolated.