In March 2020, the world got struck by a pandemic which is still impacting everyone's life in one way or another. It has been two years now, we still are seeing the impact of COVID 19, not just in our day-to-day lives, but also on our mental wellbeing. If we learned something very important in the past two years, is that we cannot take our fitness and health for granted, and that also includes mental health. Pandemic has made people feel anxious and more anxious who already have anxiety. Situations like self-isolation, lockdown and compulsion to maintain social distancing have made people feel lonely and depressed. But due to the pandemic people are also becoming more aware of taking care of themselves, their health and mental health. People nowadays are taking steps to take care of their physical and emotional health and make it the best of their ability. How to take care of your mental health? Prioritizing your mental health like your physical health is very important. Practising self-care is a great way to take care of yourself. Here are some tips to take good care of your physical and mental health -
Why is Self-care important Self-care is not selfish, taking care of yourself is important
It is important to have a regular check on your mental health and be aware of how your mental health is. It can be done using some online mental health assessments that include some questions related to your emotions and thoughts you feel throughout the day. These mental health screening tests are prepared by professional therapists and psychologists and are free of cost. Mental Health Awareness Month The United States has observed May as Mental Health Awareness Month to reduce the stigma associated with mental health and to encourage people to seek help who need it desperately. Often people keep ignoring mental health and emotional health issues due to the shame and embarrassment which is why it is necessary to have open conversations about mental health and break the stigma. If you need help, but afraid of visiting a therapist due to the stigma or fear of pandemic, online counselling allows you to connect with a counselor right from you home. The only thing you need an internet enabled device like mobile or computer to connect on a video call with the counselor, however you can also talk to a therapist on phone call. On call or online consultation in the digital era is also known as telehealth, and is a very convenient way to seek help whenever you need it.
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