Advice on Psychological Well-being
People stay at home to maintain social distancing, but this can have negative impacts on one’s psychological well-being. The School has developed a set of info-graphics to help people cope at this time:
DO
- When receiving new information, fact check if the source of the information is reliable and if the information is authentic
- Maintain good personal hygiene and mood, as well as normal daily routines
- Connect with family and friends to show your care via telephone or instant messaging apps, even though you may not meet up with them in person
- Seek professional assistance and guidance when necessary
DO NOT
- Share unproven information which may cause fear to others and yourself
- Make irrational decisions and behave irrationally based on unproven information, such as buying too many medical supplies, daily necessities, and food
- Spend too much time searching for information on the epidemic, which intensifies your anxiety
- Refuse to share your thoughts and feelings with family and friends