Although lockdown is easing, the toll it is taking on the mental health of many is not.
is easing, the toll it is taking on the mental health of many is not. No longer are we only contending with a global pandemic, now there are protests ripping through cities across the world, in the wake of the death of. The protests have become a cipher for the grief and fury of the Black community at the racial inequalities in society that not only led to George Floyd’s death but have seen Black people dying from coronavirus at double the rate of white people.
The digital sphere, always a space of discourse, is now one engaged in mourning, intense self-reflection, and action. And all this is on top of having to grapple with the still-present threat posed by -- and the much warned about ‘second wave”. Outside might kill you. Online will leave you in total despair. Now, more than ever, we need to remind ourselves of quickly accessible, and financially viable, techniques to help keep mental wellbeing stable.Not for ever, not even for a long time if you’re not able, but at least once a day close your laptop, lock your phone and leave it in a drawer while you do something else.
is the UK affiliate of Crisis Text Line and provides free, 24/7 support via text. Begin your conversation by texting anything to 85258.For phone conversations, there are a huge range of dedicated helplines for specific situations.10. Take on small, short-term projects Think of projects that will focus attention and produce something material, like taking an hour to prepare a simple homemade meal or planting seeds. These projects shouldn’t be complicated, taxing tasks but achievable ones that leave you with a feeling of accomplishment, rather than exhaustion.Routine might sound boring, but when you’re mentally flailing it can really help.
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