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Ep. 003 : COVID-19 and Good Mental Health (Especially if You Are Suicidal)
Let’s face it the current situation stinks. Overnight, COVID-19 crashed our world: our health, economy, even our social relationships, and some of us have lost even more. We are all struggling to adjust.
However, especially in hard times, we must persist and adapt. Humans are the most adaptable creatures on Earth. We’ll offer some ways to reframe this challenge to help you look for the good that’s still happening. And if you’re just not there today- A) That’s okay. B) We’ll go over some ways to cope with the new normal.
In This Episode We'll Discuss
- It’s okay to not be okay,
- BUT there are still reasons for hope.
- The importance of staying connected to others.
- Coping strategies for your bad days.
- Resources for groups more vulnerable to suicide.
We’re all in this together even while staying apart. Now is the right time to reach out to someone. Being socially isolated doesn’t mean you have to be socially distant.
Resources for this Episode
Dealing with change
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/here-there-and-everywhere/201701/10-ways-cope-big-changes
https://www.psycom.net/dealing-with-change
What did 9/11 teach us about coping?
https://www.apa.org/monitor/sep02/learned
Acceptance as therapy
Finding meaning in hardship
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/click-here-happiness/201806/7-ways-make-meaning-hardship
What is Logotherapy?
https://www.verywellmind.com/an-overview-of-victor-frankl-s-logotherapy-4159308
Connecting during the Pandemic
Caregivers during the Pandemic
https://www.beingpatient.com/7-ways-to-cope-with-covid-19-as-a-caregiver/
What really is important to me?
https://www.goalcast.com/2018/04/03/most-important-things-in-life/
Coping tips for dealing with the stress of Covid-19
Dealing with Social Distancing
https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/tips-social-distancing-quarantine-isolation-031620.pdf
Upset by the news
https://www.thehealthy.com/mental-health/depression/bad-news/
Make a gratitude list
https://liveboldandbloom.com/02/habits/gratitude-list
Vets and Covid-19
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/covid/COVID_managing_stress.asp
Kids coping with Covid-19
Parenting during the pandemic
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
Depressive/Bipolar Support Alliance
Timely, good episode. Great strategies for coping & changng perspectives-stepping back from barrage of 24/7 news & confusing messages. Loved Gratitude Lists-it’s hard to remain focused on the negative when you’re thinking into the positive! Well Done!!