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Get the FACTS; not the rumors and misinformation.
Facts can help to minimize fear.
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For example, check-in by phone on neighbors or people in your community who may need extra assistance.
Working together as one community can help to create solidarity in addressing #COVID19 together.
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Be empathetic to all those who are affected, in and from any country - they deserve our support, compassion and kindness.
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For example, stories of people who have recovered or who have supported a loved one and are willing to share their experience.
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This will help to keep you active and reduce boredom, in case you need to stay home.
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Acknowledge the role they play to save lives and keep your loved ones safe.
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feeling under pressure is a likely experience for you and many of your health workers colleagues.
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stress and the feelings associated with it are by no means a reflection that you cannot do your job or that you are weak.
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take care of yourself at this time.
Try and use helpful coping strategies:
🧘🏽♀️ ensuring sufficient rest & respite during work or between shifts
🍽 eat sufficient & healthy food
🏃🏾♂️ engage in physical activity
📱 stay in contact with family & friends
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avoid using unhelpful coping strategies such as tobacco, alcohol or other drugs.
These can worsen your mental and physical wellbeing.
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If possible, stay connected with your loved ones including through digital methods to maintain contact.
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Children will observe adults’ behaviours and emotions for cues on how to manage their own emotions during difficult times.
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Discuss the new coronavirus with your children using honest and age-appropriate way.
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Every child has his/her own way to express emotions.
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Provide engaging age appropriate activities for children.
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Instructions need to be communicated in a clear, concise, respectful and patient way.
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Activate your social contacts to provide you with assistance, if needed.
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Be prepared and know in advance where and how to get practical help if needed, like calling a taxi, having food delivered and requesting medical care.
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Make sure you have up to 2 weeks of all your regular medicines that you may require.
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Keep regular routines and schedules as much as possible or help create new ones in a new environment, including:
🏊🏽♀️ regular exercising
🧹 cleaning
🧺 daily chores
🎶 singing
🖼 painting
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Ensure good quality communication and accurate information updates are provided to all staff.
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Keeping all staff protected from chronic stress and poor mental health during this response means that they will have a better capacity to fulfil their roles.
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Rotate workers from high-stress to lower-stress functions.
Partner inexperienced workers with their more experienced colleagues. The buddy system helps to provide support, monitor stress and reinforce safety procedures.
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Facilitate access to, and ensure staff are aware of where they can access mental health and psychosocial support services.
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Ensure availability of essential, generic psychotropic medications at all levels of health care.
People living with long-term #MentalHealth conditions or epileptic seizures will need uninterrupted access to their medication.
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If health authorities have recommended limiting your physical social contact to contain the #COVID19 pandemic, you can stay connected via email, social media, video conference & telephone.
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•During times of stress, pay attention to your own needs & feelings
•Engage in healthy activities that you enjoy & find relaxing
•Exercise regularly, keep regular sleep routines & eat healthy food.
•Keep things in perspective
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