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SAFEGUARDING OUR MENTAL HEALTH IN TIMES OF COVID-19

Handling Social isolation Keep yourself busy. Have a regular schedule Rekindle your hobbies like painting, gardening or stitching Eat well and drink plenty of fluids Be physically active. Do simple indoor exercises to keep you fit Sharing is caring. Be willing to share if someone needs food or other essentials Elderly people may feel confused & lost. Help them get what they need like medicines, groceries, etc. If you have children involve them in household chores to make them feel responsible & to acquire new skills Focus on Facts, Reject Rumours Access only reliable source of information FAKE NEWS Information Do not spread or share an unverified news  Practice hand hygiene maintain socal distancing, etc Follow etiquette of sneezing, coughing, avoiding spitting in public places, etc Most Corona cases are mild which do not require hospitalisation Handling Emotional Issues Feeling lonely or sad is quite common. Stay connected with your family & friends Even when feeling a...