5 Effective ways to manage coronavirus anxiety & depression during the pandemic

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Effective Ways to Manage Anxiety and Depression
During The Coronavirus Pandemic
AUTHOR Jacob Boyle, CEO and CTO of MARCo
Technologies The coronavirus pandemic has been
devastating for the entire world. And the most
damaging aspect of the pandemic is invisible,
which is the psychological and emotional toll it
has taken on people. Coronavirus Anxiety
Depression is most affected by peoples mental
health. We can have the numbers and stats of all
the tangible elements of the pandemic that is
doing the damage, but we can never really know
the damage done by intangible facets. Mental
health is among those. Lets admit it, for many
people, the question whats going to happen
next is worrying enough. And the uncertainty
surrounding the coronavirus situation is perhaps
the toughest thing to handle. Being unaware of
how things would turn out, how its going to
affect them, how bad it would be, how long it
would last, etc., is concerning can be for
anybody. Mental Health and The Pandemic This is
why mental health during covid-19 has emerged as
one of the most vital things to manage during
the pandemic for people around the world. The
most vulnerable people are, of course, the ones
who already have some mental disorder.
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The limited availability and expensive treatment
options mean that not everyone is able to find or
afford it. Therefore, it becomes challenging in
day-to-day life to manage anxiety and stress.
However, with technological advancements, doctors
and researchers have come up with innovative
solutions to tackle mental health issues. During
the past few months, people suffering from
anxiety and depression due to coronavirus have
increased drastically 1.5 million new adults in
the U.S. alone started suffering from these
illnesses since the start of the pandemic,
according to Mental Health America. And as it is
with most things these days, people often look
for help online. That is why mental health
chatbots can be one of the very effective ways to
cope with anxiety and depression. These online
solutions provide some valuable information and
effective solutions related to various mental
illnesses. MARCos mental health chatbot and
online tools offer 24/7 emotional support. This
might now sound very cliché, but mental health is
important and it needs to be dealt with in a
very sincere way. Some people might not be
comfortable sharing how they feel mentally due
to their fear of being judged, or their shyness
or introverted behavior. For them, online
solutions can prove to be quite
appropriate. Innovative Ways to Tackle
Coronavirus Anxiety Depression There are many
ways to cope with anxiety and depression, and
getting help in time is absolutely crucial. Here
are some of the effective to manage your anxiety
and depression that MARCo offers i)
Companionship A friend in need is a friend
indeed. Everyone needs a friend who can listen
to their problems and how theyre actually
feeling without any judgment. MARCos bot
listens to you compassionately and will provide
you with several stories, fun games, puzzles,
etc. to lighten up your mood.
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• Guided Meditation Meditation is one of the best
  ways to relieve stress and anxiety.
• Indulge in meditation, relaxation activities, and
  breathing exercises.
• Talk support Its really hard to let go of all
  your negative thoughts and feelings.
• MARCos tool is equipped with tons of exercises
  based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help
  you overcome your negative thoughts and feelings.
• Taking care of your body A common misbelief is
  that mental health just affects the mind. It
  affects the whole body. Eating healthy and
  balanced meals, exercising regularly, getting
  enough sleep, and keeping track of your eating
  habits would definitely help you maintain your
  mental health.
• Taking breaks People often have an urge to be
  connected all the time checking the news,
  social media, etc., especially during times like
  this can be upsetting. Taking breaks and
  indulging yourself in the activities you love is
  also important.
• If you are not yet ready to chat with a chatbot,
  MARCo Technologies various services include
  What-if exercise, various breathing exercises,
  emotion wheel app, which you can access anytime
  anywhere to support all your mental wellness
  needs.
• Dealing with mental health problems can be hard.
  And limited support and expensive treatment
  mean, still, many people dont get the help when
  theyre in need. However, modern technology has
  helped bridge some gaps. Basic resources and help
  is now accessible, to say the least.
• If you think youre suffering from any mental
  health related issue and you need immediate
  assistance, the following information and
  contacts will be useful
• Call 911
• Disaster Distress Helplineexternal icon CALL or
  TEXT 1-800-985-5990 (press 2 for Spanish).

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• National Suicide Prevention Lifelineexternal
  icon 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for
• English, 1-888-628-9454 for Spanish, or Lifeline
  Crisis Chatexternal icon.
• National Domestic Violence Hotlineexternal icon
  1-800-799-7233 or text LOVEIS to 22522
• National Child Abuse Hotlineexternal icon
  1-800-4AChild (1-800-422-4453) or text
  1-800-422-4453
• National Sexual Assault Hotlineexternal icon
  1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or Online Chatexternal
  icon
• The Eldercare Locatorexternal icon
  1-800-677-1116 TTY Instructionsexternal icon
• Veterans Crisis Lineexternal icon
  1-800-273-TALK (8255) or Crisis Chat External
  icon or text 8388255
• Find a health care provider or treatment for
  substance use disorder and mental health
• SAMHSAs National Helplineexternal icon
  1-800-662-HELP (4357) and TTY 1-800-487-4889
• Treatment Services Locator Website External icon
• Interactive Map of Selected Federally Qualified
  Health Centersexternal icon

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Depression During The Coronavirus Pandemic