Amidst the sanitary restrictions, wearing masks, and getting vaccinated, we tend to forget about the most important issues. While our physical health is the essence of survival, how can we truly find ourselves after the pandemic is over? Our Mental Health should be of the utmost importance right now.
Post-Pandemic Mental Health Will Be an Issue
There is a topic, which mass media tend to omit on purpose while reporting new daily cases of the coronavirus. Yet, we feel like ignoring our mental wellbeing is a great mistake. The American nation will recover from the pandemics economically and physically. But can we ever go back to the way things were before COVID-19 hit us?
The never-ending tale of new restrictions, limitations, and infections cause stress behavior. Being confronted with the daily news for so many months can easily turn into anxiety disorders. Dr. Konstantinos Petsanis from WHO says that for many people it “brings a lot of problems”. As he calls for action to support mental wellbeing, he also underlines that the current situation may have “enormous long-term consequences for families, communities, and societies”.
Last year, the UN issued its policy for dealing with mental health regarding the pandemics. The document works as a guideline to ensuring a better tomorrow for all of us in terms of mental wellbeing.
The UN still recognizes depression and anxiety as some of “the greatest causes of misery in our world”. The fact that we have to struggle with a global pandemic each day is definitely not helping. Reports say depression affects over 260 million people in the world. Yet, the facts and figures may be more appalling due to COVID-19.
Fortunately, There Is a Way Out
The UN officials call to protect and promote better care for mental health. They recognize this as a crucial problem all around the globe. As the pandemic is in full swing, Canadian healthcare workers say there is a 47% need for psychological support. This means that every other person struggles with mental problems, which mass media still tends to ignore.
What can you do to improve your psychological well-being during and after the pandemic? We cover these topics in separate articles, which might also interest you. There are many wonderful ideas to work on your mental health, so do not hesitate to use them.
For example, reaching out for support from friends and family is a great way to start. You are not alone – we are not alone – and we can overcome any obstacles together! Go ahead and check out our top 10 tips on self-care during the pandemics.