After being affected with that viruse , most of the patients feel depressed and sad . How can we , psychologically, encourage them ?
The most important support will be by not stigmatizing them and support them mentally and giving them psychological support.
After recovery-- "be with them as you were before"....best way to support them psychologically.
Dr. Ruqai 🌷 that's the problem "stigmatizing them !!" It's really horrible as if it was their decision to be affected !! Thanks indeed dear me for your answer 🌷
Absolutely yes.. the stigmatisation is affecting them more than the disease itself.
Mainly, exercising them in Psychological Techniques that enhance their Immune System (Relaxation Techniques, Deep Abdominal Breathing, Coping with Stress and Problem Solving ...) and enhancing their SELF-ESTEEM, EMPOWERMENT AND RESILIENCE
Dr. Javier 🌹 that's it 👌 but can we do that by ourselves ? I mean without those techniques . 🌹
By raising the morale of the sick person and explaining to him that this disease is simple and needs to adhere to the instructions and instructions of the doctors
Dear Diana, your question literally speaks of SUPPORT, it literally requires the help of someone who gives such support ... now, there are also "self-applying" techniques, in "self-help" books, WHICH I DO NOT ADVISE as a topic of such depth and importance, such as that of psychological help and intervention in Covid-19, DEMANDS A PROFESSIONAL INTERVENTION
Very nice question! Firstly, assure them that this is not a crime, a serious fault to be a COVID positive patient. Make them free from any guilty feelings. Tell them that it is not a matter to hide or being defamed. Make her/him a believer of that more than 98% affected persons are getting fully cured. Motivate to be patient, to be faithful on our beneficent, merciful provider, curer, our Creator. Encourage to be a happy compliant to the treatment protocols.
Communicating with them, supporting them, promoting optimism and stimulating positive energy
Inspirational and motivational talks are very urgent for COVID-19 patients to eliminate his negative thinking.
Dr. Javier 🌷 that's the idea 👌 thanks indeed dear Doctor for your answer 🌷
Do not let them down, ever, by trying to help assist them throughout being supportive and positive. That is to say, we must be always with them and avoiding let them feel any kind of isolation. Covid-19 becomes weaker and weaker. And patients should be in contact with medical advisors every day. That really works, as it works with me when I was infected and sick last month.
Dr. Zorica ❤ I'm searching for those words and phrases since I really need them now to help my bro 💔
Dr. Rabiul 🌷 highly agree with you and highly gratitude for those supported words , 🌷
Dr. Manal ❤ I highly agree with Dr. Javier as well 🤗 thanks indeed dear me ⚘
Dr. Murtada 🌹 thanks God for recovering 🌹 and your notes are really logical ones 👍 thanks dear for your answer 🌹
Tell them to keep courage and positive attitude in mind that you will be surely getting rid from it. This will help them to faster recovery.
In our hospital we are arranging regular counseling sessions for covid19 patients by trained psychologists and for persons in home isolation we are arranging for tele consultation by psychologists. Recently we have started psychological rehabilitation for the convalescent patients of covid19 as well.
Dr. Akash 🌹 surely agree with you and highly gratitude for your answer 🌹
Dr. Sumanta 🌷 wow!! That's really a good news 😇 psychologist have a great effect since SUPPORTING is their trick 👍 thanks indeed dear Doctor for your answer 🌷
Diana Maam, I want to highlight another important issue. Amidst the pandemic, there is economic slowdown, unemployment, poverty and malnutrition is increasing across the globe. Now this has increased the incidence of child abuse, domestic violence against women, elderly abuse and addictions many fold. Thus psychological support as we are doing in our hospital is universal and equitable for covid19 and bon covid19 patients alike.
Dr. Sumanta 🌹 that's really true and psychological support is so important for all nowadays 👍🌹
The psychological component is not available in a covid 19 patient only, but is considered an important element in the treatment of most other diseases
Psychological support is an integral part of the management of patients with Covid-19. The first thing is to communicate actively with patients, telling them that he/she is not alone in facing SARS-Cov2, instead we are standing with him. Also telling them that his/ her life is so important for us too, describing details of the disease, importance of healthy diet and its immune boosting effect, the importance of drug administration, and importantly informing patients that their willingness and motivation toward cure is an essential component of the over all management of the disease.
It is exceedingly important to inform patients that together we can win the virus, and this necessitates our active communication, trust, cooperation, and motivation.
Telling patient's that beating the virus and attaining cure is not difficult when we have the willingness to do that and acting in this direction.
You perhaps can express sympathy and try to lower the degree of worry and fear that such patients are liable to feel.
Encouraging him to overcome the crisis by clarifying the importance and role of the immune system in eliminating the virus and adhering to the internationally followed treatment protocol, praying and asking God to bless him with a complete recovery
Try and use helpful coping strategies such as ensuring sufficient rest and respite during work or between shifts, eat sufficient and healthy food, engage in physical activity, and stay in contact with family and friends. Avoid using unhelpful coping strategies such as use of tobacco, alcohol or other drugs. https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/mental-health-considerations.pdf
As a peer, there are multiple ways you can support your colleagues cope with stress, and stay mentally healthy or manage their mental health conditions at work. This is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only is supporting colleagues beneficial to the collective performance and relationships at work, but can also promote your own well-being and job satisfaction. This document outlines some actions that peers can take to support their peers cope with stress during this COVID-19 pandemic.
http://www.emro.who.int/mnh/publications/mental-health-support-during-covid-19.html
Kindly check
Mental health and psychosocial considerations during the COVID-19 https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/mental-health-considerations.pdf
Guidance for mental health and psychosocial support for COVID-19
https://africacdc.org/download/guidance-for-mental-health-and-psychosocial-support-for-covid-19/
Please read NIMHANS, Bengaluru, India guidance.
https://nimhans.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/MentalHealthIssuesCOVID-19NIMHANS.pdf
Thank you Dr. Harikrishnan U. we are following the NIMHANS guidelines but we are individualizing them accordingly.
Dear Diana A. Ali
Supporting the patient recovered from this virus is quite simple. This patient must know that he/she acquired immunity, and this allows him to work, travel, and communicate freely.
Regards
Dear Ms. Ali!
You spotted a case of great importance. I found the following resources:
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May I argue that the stress and sometimes the resulted mass panic can actually lead to greater number of death than the infection itself in a specific region, so tools to support the whole community in a city or region to have confidence and "we do it together" - spirit are crucial in fighting this virus Yours sincerely, Bulcsu Szekely
Dear Bulcsu Szekely, your this statement of "May I argue that the stress and sometimes the resulted mass panic can actually lead to a greater number of deaths than the infection itself in a specific region, so tools to support the whole community in a city or region to have confidence and "we do it together" - spirit are crucial in fighting this virus" - I liked very much.
Dr. Chinaza 🌷 highly appreciate your notes 👍 warmly thanks indeed dear Doctor 🌷
During a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, it is common for everyone to experience increased levels of distress and anxiety, particularly as a result of social isolation. Physicians and other frontline health care professionals are particularly vulnerable to negative mental health effects as they strive to balance the duty of caring for patients with concerns about their own well-being and that of their family and friends.
1. Use “plain English” in messages with patients, particularly those with intellectual, cognitive and psychosocial disabilities and employ approaches to communication that do not rely solely on written information where possible.
2. Emotional distress and anxiety are common during pandemics such as the COVID-19 outbreak. It is important to help patients acknowledge that stress exists and help normalize it. Basic strategies can be used to teach them how to recognize signs of distress (such as worry, fear, insomnia, etc.) and when discussing ways to reduce them (e.g., healthy diet, exercise, talking to loved ones, meditation, etc.).
Dr. Harikrishnan 🌷i heard too much about NIMHANS guidelines !! I didn't use to know them but know , thank you, I get familiar with them . Thanks a million dear Doctor 🌷
Dr. Thaer 🌷 highly appreciate your fruitful support dear Doctor. Thanks indeed 🌷
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Bulcsu_Szekely highly gratitude dear Doctor, so impressive notes 🌷👍
Dr. Yousif 🌷 that's right . It can play a great role indeed . Thanks indeed dear Doctor for your answer 🌷
Work with the patient from a strength perspective. This includes evaluating their support system of family, friends and co-workers, the patient's religious/spiritual beliefs, working with cognitive behavioral methods including the "as if" technique, and so on.
By owning him/her at all costs. Also, caring and sharing are the Universal Values that heal even the incurable, at times.
It is psychologically important to support a sick person.
I will give him mental support to overcome. If the patient think, he is mentally strong then it will be easy for him to win against the covid-19 disease. Thank you.
Dr. Hermann, Dr. Sirini, Dr. Tariq, Dr. Pushkin and Dr. Shamsuzzah 🌺 highly agree with your wise advices and highly appreciate them as well 🌺
Dr. Zorica ❤ I'm really gratitude and highly appreciate your words , "God is with us even when we seem to be alone." So impressive words !! Heaps of thanks for you dear Doctor 🌷
Mitigating emotional distress is key! Signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression have been on the rise due to COVID-19. A combination of psychotherapy and medication, if needed, can help support patients and their families.
Shifting from a negative state of mind and negative thinking to a more positive state of mind and positive thinking is key.
Active and passive relaxation techniques help. Those are many such as but not limited to meditation, yoga, deep breathing, visual imagery, etc.
Psychoeducational support helps raise awareness of the disease and how to handle it for both patients and their families.
Kindly check https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/mental-health-considerations.pdf
Dear Diana A. Ali
Such patients need mental and emotional support. We should make them trust that biggest asset is their mindset and will power. With these two weapons, they will win over Covid-19 as there is nothing permanent in this world, not even their troubles!
Regards,
Arbind
Yes, stress management techniques are very helpful and useful. Agree with Dr. @Sarsak
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