I have created a series of handouts for improving our we–being when in social isolation. Please feel free to share this with anyone who may benefit from it
The first offers advice for managing physical well-being. Strategies include how to exercise, eat and sleep well:
Handout 1. Physical Well-Being in Social Isolation
Another handout, and an important one. It is easy to become lethargic without routine and quick to feel helpless when we lose sight of what matters to us. This handout includes advice on how to live meaningfully in social isolation:
Handout 2. Living Meaningfully in Social Isolation
I’m sure that everyone is discovering new ways to interact with others despite the lock-down, but here are a few extra ideas for how to keep socially connected during this time:
Handout 3. Social Connectivity in Social Isolation
Finally, I wrote an article about living meaningfully in social isolation for the Huffington Post, which you can access: here.
We all face difficult times with Coronavirus, and I would like to offer ONLINE support to anyone experiencing low mood, anxiety, worry and/or panic. This is especially true if you are concerned about the mental health effects of potential/actual isolation. Please email me on skypeclinicalpsychologist@gmail.com
Dr Phil Lurie, Clinical Psychologist