Remain stress-free for better mental health

Better medical facilities, job security, good social life, awareness and support of experts can play a pivotal role

Take this crisis in a positive way as this it’s the time to take a break from your routine schedule. Share your feelings with others. Talk to your parents daily and play with them. This is the time when children and parents need each other’s support. Keep yourself and your parents busy in some funny activities. Trust the Almighty. This time will pass.

Navya Arora

Give time to yourself

Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, we are going through a big transformation as people are terrified, excited, depressed and also hopeful due to various factors. In such a situation, we need to focus on our mental health. We need self care and self care means giving time to yourself. We should divide our day accordingly and involve ourselves in some interesting activities. In this time which will spent for yourself, you should listen some good songs, drink water, dance like crazy and most importantly smile. You can also do other things such as take showers, call someone you love, meditate for a short time, watch funny videos, spend some time with nature, try yoga , read a book and spend time with friends and family, Cut use of technology.

Savleen Pahuja

Pursue your hobbies to beat stress

The importance of mental health should not be undermined at any cost. To boost the mental health and considerably cut down stress in the current crisis, following measures can go a long way. Instead of becoming a victim of isolation, loneliness, anxiety and depression, we should try our best to remain busy with our passions (hobbies) and profession. Social networking sites and cell phones help us connected with our near and dear ones. Meditation and yoga should be done daily to remain fit. A balanced diet is a must for everyone during such testing times. Listening to religious discourses on TV can boost the morale of people facing stress-related issues.

Dr Sunil Chopra

Take small steps to reduce stress

The pandemic might take a toll on your mental health in many ways. Being aware of factors that may affect your health can help you to take steps to combat issues such as stress and depression. If a person is living away from his family, he can spend time with his family on video calls to get rid of stress. Spending time for yourself is also important. Do yoga, eat your favourite healthy food and go for a walk. These would help you to get rid of health issues.

Aastha Malik

Be positive, go for music therapy

People who are facing mental or health problems should consult psychologists or doctors. They should go for music therapy and pursue their hobbies. You should remain positive, pray, meditate and exercise daily. People should spend time with their loved ones, share thoughts with each other. They should not share any fake or sensitive content on social media. People should also involve themselves in any constructive work. Many have lost their jobs and family members and many are facing economical problems. Such people should be given proper attention. Eating healthy food and a balanced diet are also imposrtant.

Vidushi Jain

Set up centres to help the needy

The government needs to set up some psychological centres where people can reach out for help if they are suffering from any mental health or other issues. It should also launch some helpline numbers to help such persons on phone. People should share their feelings and thoughts with family and friends through video calls or other mediums. They should make a schedule of things they want to do in a day to create discipline in life. They should take a break from TV in free time and try to write poems or stories, which will help their mind to work in all directions.

Vivek Shukla

Follow proper sleep, diet schedule

Coping with the pandemic is definitely a big challenge. Actions such as social distancing have affected social life of people, which has resulted in an increased level of stress and anxiety. However, some necessary steps can improve the mental health. People should stop thinking about future and live in the present moment. Avoid too much of news. Talk regularly with your family and friends. Follow a proper sleep schedule. Keep your diet healthy. Take part in more physical activities. Try to stay busy. Most importantly, focus more on positive thoughts and always remember that this too shall pass away. The government should hold regular seminars to increase awareness about mental health.

Blessnoor Kaur

Involve yourself in activities, be busy

It is necessary to keep residents mentally healthy. Though in each and every household precautions are being taken to keep Covid-19 away, still a fear persists in the minds of citizens. Best way to improve mental health is to involve yourself in daily chores and other activities. People must be busy in playing some indoor games and do exercise daily. They should get involved in reading some good books and play indoor games. All family members must spare some time to sit together and share stories or thoughts with each other. They can also watch some good movies or programmes. By doing such things, they will remain busy and mentally healthy. These will help people to divert their attention from the pandemic.

Mohd Saleem Farooqui

Pray, never lose hope, remain positive

There is a famous saying “The idle brain is the devil’s workshop”. As Covid-19 has rendered several people jobless, they are without work. Sitting idle, they are often engrossed with depressing thoughts and news about Covid-19. At the same time they are worried about their future. Hence, one must never sit free under any circumstances. Keep yourself engaged in one activity or the other. Keep trying for new jobs or go for self-employment. Try ways and means to earn your livelihood. Never lose hope. Keep praying to the Almighty and develop a positive attitude towards life. Practice yoga and meditation. Above all, remain away from all types of rumours regarding the pandemic. These steps will surely help improve their mental health.

Bir Devinder Singh Bedi

Be positive, take new decisions

Many people have lost their jobs due to the pandemic and they have no income. Hence, they are feeling depressed and sometimes due to the same, they take some extreme steps in life. To improve the mental health, we should be positive. We should think positive. If you have lost your job, you can start a new business such as making of face masks, etc, which can help them to earn their livelihood.

Pearlpreet Kaur

Start programmes to spread awareness

Amid the pandemic, we all had to deal with mental stress due to different reasons such as loneliness, financial challenges and death of their loved ones. These steps can improve mental health of people in this crisis. One should share their problems with their friends or dear ones as it will help them reduce stress. Its scientifically proven that when we share problems with someone, our mind becomes relaxed. People should perform some brain exercises or do meditation. They should also involve themselves in physical activities. They can also indulge in activities such as singing, painting and writing. If somebody needs medical support, they can contact some health experts. The government should start some programmes or free online sessions with professional counsellors to make people aware that mental health is equally important as physical health is.

Ishita Lotey

Spend time with family, have good sleep

The pandemic could be stressful for people due to financial or other problems situations. Fear, anxiety and hypertension among people are affecting them badly. To overcome mental health issues, one can meditate with full concentration. It would help to reduce stress. Spending more time with family is also important. Taking care of your family can also be a stress reliever. Another way for improving mental health conditions was to have a good sleep. Be positive as an individual with positive vibes could never face failures in life. Simranjeet kaur

Connect with people, care for them

People should do basic exercises and yoga for the refreshment of mind as well as improvement of physical health. They should play indoor games with their wards and other family members. There must be a need to fulfil psychological needs of each and every person, especially a Covid patient. People must have positive and supportive attitude towards the Covid patients. People should watch shows and movies more than Covid-related news. People should connect with each other virtually. Miyush Trehan

Govt should motivate, support residents

Take care of yourself and others during this crisis. Be emotionally strong, follow Covid-19 directives and cope up with stress. Spend time with yourself and family and indulge in activities that calm your mind. Take part in competitions and activities with your friends online to polish your talent. Medical experts should provide help to people to clear their doubts. Information, motivation and support should be provided by the governemt. Bharti

Explore your hobbies, meditate regularly

A lot has changed in our lives due to Covid-19. Remember, that your mental health is also important. If you are feeling low or helpless, there are some steps that can be followed to improve your mental health. To begin with, it is important to know the difference between fact and rumours as it can cause stress. Don’t watch news too much. The situation isn’t something that we have seen before. Hence, please don’t judge yourself if you face any such stress-related problems. Take advantage of your time and explore your hobbies or things you love to do. It will reduce mental stress. Try to meditate as it will help calm the mind. Take a healthy diet and follow a proper sleep pattern. Stay active. Talk to a therapist, if there is a need. Don’t be shy to take help.

Mannat Middha

Stop overthinking, utilise free time

We can improve the mental health of people and ourselves during the Covid-19 pandemic by taking this phase as an opportunity as everybody on this planet is trying to save themselves from the virus. This is the time when each one of us can pursue our hobbies. Over thinking is the main cause of all problems. We need to eat healthy and try to keep ourselves in shape as our physical health affects our mental health directly.

Gurleen Kaur

Talk to others, spend time with kin

One can improve their mental health by taking these steps. Talk to others and share your thoughts. Spend quality time with family

Taranpreet Kaur

Meditate, take healthy food to cope with stress

Talk to others and tell them your feelings as it can help to improve your mental health. Regular exercise can boost your self-esteem and help you concentrate and feel better. Make a daily schedule. Do meditation and take healthy food. Communicate with family and friends

Sneh Pal

Divert your mind to kill stress

Though the situation is still tough for all of us, we have to survive and fight back. Depression and anxiety are the main reasons for most of the people to get ill. To survive in this situation, we should talk to our family and friends. The most important thing to calm our mind is to do our favorite activity in free time. Ten minutes of meditation daily is the best solution for a stress-free and meaningful life. It also helps to keep away all negativity. Taking good sleep and a balanced diet will help you fight your emotions during this crisis. Engage yourself in some activity to divert your mind.

Drishti Wadhwa

Give importance to good mental health

Mental health refers to cognitive, behavioural and emotional well-being. It mainly consists of how people feel, think and behave. Poor mental health can affect relationships and physical health of a person. A mentally fit person is more likely to enjoy the life. In the present times, mental health should be considered as equal to physical health. Stress, depression and anxiety can affect the mental health and also disrupt the routine life.

Parneet Kaur

Provide affordable medical facilities, jobs

“Among causes of mental sickness in people during the pandemic, the first one is the fear that he/she may not get the infection. All states have withdrawn restrictions and people are being told to follow Covid rules. Many people have lost their jobs and they suffer from depression. The state must start recruitment programmes, create jobs and provide them to needy.

Gautam Dev