As the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic moves into the shorter days and colder weather of winter, many of us face additional challenges and hardships. Even with the rollout of vaccines, normal life can still seem a long way off. But no matter how hopeless or confined you feel at the moment, there are steps you can take to ease the burden on your mental health. Using the short tips contained in this toolkit, you can improve your mood, feel less isolated, and ease the stress of social restrictions.Human beings are social creatures, so it’s no wonder we feel the effects of quarantining, isolation, and social distancing so acutely, especially if we’re in areas subject to lockdowns or stay-at-home orders. Feeling isolated and lonely can take a heavy toll on your mental and physical health. It can send your stress levels soaring, trigger anxiety and depression, and increase your risk for heart disease and stroke. But even in the darkest days of winter during this pandemic, there are steps you can take to alleviate loneliness, protect your health, and strengthen your sense of connection with others.Human beings are social creatures, so it’s no wonder we feel the effects of quarantining, isolation, and social distancing so acutely, especially if we’re in areas subject to lockdowns or stay-at-home orders. Feeling isolated and lonely can take a heavy toll on your mental and physical health. It can send your stress levels soaring, trigger anxiety and depression, and increase your risk for heart disease and stroke. But even in the darkest days of winter during this pandemic, there are steps you can take to alleviate loneliness, protect your health, and strengthen your sense of connection with others.
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Coronavirus Mental Health Toolkit
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