difference between judicious use of resources before covid 19 and in covid 19
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The coronavirus (COVID‑19) pandemic is a singular, unprecedented reality that no one is prepared to cope with for a lengthy period of time. It can affect people physically, psychologically and socially. In this kind of context, it is quite normal to experience a lack of balance in life and it can become harder to manage our thoughts, emotions, behaviour and interpersonal relations.
Various types of behaviour can, however, improve things and make a difference in the lives of others; for example, maintaining healthy relationships, listening to the needs of friends, family and colleagues and denouncing violence when we become aware of it.
This Web page offers various ways that can improve your emotional and psychosocial well-being.
Take care of yourself
Trust in your abilities.
Focus on your feelings, emotions and reactions and empower yourself to express them to someone you trust or by writing them down or being physically active.
Do physical activities that enable you to relieve stress and eliminate tension.
Limit time spent on stress factors. For example, while it is vital to be adequately informed, reduce the amount of time you spend searching for information about COVID-19 and its consequences. Overexposure may induce more stress, anxiety or depression.
Enjoy the little pleasures of life like listening to music, reading or taking a warm bath.
Remember the winning strategies you used in the past to get through difficult times, and rely on your personal strengths.
Stake out boundaries (for example, decline a non-essential task that you really do not want to perform).
Learn to delegate and accept help from others (for example, ask your children to do the dishes).
Participate in mutual assistance and solidarity efforts while respecting your own personal limits and public health directives. Helping others will improve your own well-being, too.
If you live close to nature, take walks and breathe deeply and peacefully.
When you are going through difficult times, take advantage of the resources provided by organizations that provide telephone or online crisis counselling. It can help you to manage your emotions and develop new strategies. The links in the Help and resources section may be useful.
Read Stress, anxiety and depression associated with the coronavirus COVID-19 disease for other solutions.
Take care of children and adolescents
Keep to a routine. Routines and a stable family environment help preserve the feeling of security, both for your children and yourself.
Listen. Let your children express their feelings in their own words or in play. Listen to their worries and their need to be reassured. Answer with kindness and shower them with even more love and attention.
Be honest and use age-appropriate, simple words when explaining the situation. Answer their questions honestly and always admit it when you don’t know the answers.
Allow your children to maintain virtual links to their friends and other family members.
Take good care of yourself. Your children experience events through your eyes. Focus on your feelings, emotions and reactions. If you feel the need, take a few minutes to calm down in a separate room.
The following publications may help you find other solutions:
Don’t forget your children’s mental health! (PDF 522 Kb)
Don't forget about mental health! - Make sure that your children have supervision This hyperlink will open in a new window.
My child is worried about the pandemic. What can I do to provide support?
Take good care of your friends and relatives
Never forget that they are in the same boat as you.
Focus on the signs of impatience and anguish in others. Take the time you need to ask what’s wrong and understand their feelings.
Provide support to others, but always comply with physical distancing measures. Helping others in hard times helps both the receiver of support, and the giver.
Choose healthy living habits
Try your best to keep to a routine for meals, rest, sleep and the other activities of daily life.
Take the time you need to eat well.
Go to bed at a time that lets you sleep enough.
Exercise regularly while obeying social distancing rules.
Reduce your consumption of stimulants like coffee, tea, chocolates, soft drinks, and energy beverages.
Drink lots of water
The coronavirus (COVID‑19) pandemic is a singular, unprecedented reality that no one is prepared to cope with for a lengthy period of time. It can affect people physically, psychologically and socially. In this kind of context, it is quite normal to experience a lack of balance in life and it can become harder to manage our thoughts, emotions, behaviour and interpersonal relations.
Various types of behaviour can, however, improve things and make a difference in the lives of others; for example, maintaining healthy relationships, listening to the needs of friends, family and colleagues and denouncing violence when we become aware of it.
This Web page offers various ways that can improve your emotional and psychosocial well-being.
Take care of yourself
Trust in your abilities.
Focus on your feelings, emotions and reactions and empower yourself to express them to someone you trust or by writing them down or being physically active.
Do physical activities that enable you to relieve stress and eliminate tension.
Limit time spent on stress factors. For example, while it is vital to be adequately informed, reduce the amount of time you spend searching for information about COVID-19 and its consequences. Overexposure may induce more stress, anxiety or depression.
Enjoy the little pleasures of life like listening to music, reading or taking a warm bath.
Remember the winning strategies you used in the past to get through difficult times, and rely on your personal strengths.
Stake out boundaries (for example, decline a non-essential task that you really do not want to perform).
Learn to delegate and accept help from others (for example, ask your children to do the dishes).
Participate in mutual assistance and solidarity efforts while respecting your own personal limits and public health directives. Helping others will improve your own well-being, too.
If you live close to nature, take walks and breathe deeply and peacefully.
When you are going through difficult times, take advantage of the resources provided by organizations that provide telephone or online crisis counselling. It can help you to manage your emotions and develop new strategies. The links in the Help and resources section may be useful.
Read Stress, anxiety and depression associated with the coronavirus COVID-19 disease for other solutions.
Take care of children and adolescents
Keep to a routine. Routines and a stable family environment help preserve the feeling of security, both for your children and yourself.
Listen. Let your children express their feelings in their own words or in play. Listen to their worries and their need to be reassured. Answer with kindness and shower them with even more love and attention.
Be honest and use age-appropriate, simple words when explaining the situation. Answer their questions honestly and always admit it when you don’t know the answers.
Allow your children to maintain virtual links to their friends and other family members.
Take good care of yourself. Your children experience events through your eyes. Focus on your feelings, emotions and reactions. If you feel the need, take a few minutes to calm down in a separate room.
The following publications may help you find other solutions:
Don’t forget your children’s mental health! (PDF 522 Kb)
Don't forget about mental health! - Make sure that your children have supervision This hyperlink will open in a new window.
My child is worried about the pandemic. What can I do to provide support?
Take good care of your friends and relatives
Never forget that they are in the same boat as you.
Focus on the signs of impatience and anguish in others. Take the time you need to ask what’s wrong and understand their feelings.
Provide support to others, but always comply with physical distancing measures. Helping others in hard times helps both the receiver of support, and the giver.
Choose healthy living habits
Try your best to keep to a routine for meals, rest, sleep and the other activities of daily life.
Take the time you need to eat well.
Go to bed at a time that lets you sleep enough.
Exercise regularly while obeying social distancing rules.
Reduce your consumption of stimulants like coffee, tea, chocolates, soft drinks, and energy beverages.
Drink lots of water
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