We should practice all safety protocols, without getting slaves of the recommended and commanded protocols. Our very health is not only a physical process, we have to keep also our minds and souls sane. Fears and anxiety are deeply implemented in the software of our body and mind, due to our natural mortality and survival instinct. Being aware of a danger, reduces its possible impact on us; enlightenment is an ongoing and creative process.

As a result of this pandemic and all very bad things resulting from it, there is a lot of necessity of having more courses on how to deal with worrying and stress, and for all people in the world including students, families, employees, ..., etc.

We should practice all safety protocols, without getting slaves of the recommended and commanded protocols. Our very health is not only a physical process, we have to keep also our minds and souls sane. Fears and anxiety are deeply implemented in the software of our body and mind, due to our natural mortality and survival instinct. Being aware of a danger, reduces its possible impact on us; enlightenment is an ongoing and creative process.

It is necessary for the person to realize that prevention is better than cure

For the positive cases: 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 that more than 98% of affected persons are getting fully cured. Motivate to be patient, to be faithful to our beneficent, merciful provider, curer, our Creator. Encourage to be happy compliant to the treatment protocols. Propagate these ideas.

Thanks @ Bayan Khalaf

We sure need courses to enlighten us on ways of dealing with these stressors. Thanks for the suggestion

Thanks Stephen I. Ternyik . Enlightenment in indeed a creative process and we all need to be aware in order to lessen the negative impact of the disease.

I agree with Stephen and Bayan.

Mavis Osei

There is no doubt that there are anxieties and fears owing to COVID-19. This is also true that there is a lot of research going on about it.

If we go through the pages of history we will see that there was a time when man used to live in the forests. His life was not much different from the animals of that era. He used to live an isolated life. Man realized the problems of this sort of a life. Thus, slowly and gradually man entered into a life where he was surrounded by his family, friends, relatives, neighbors, known ones etc. Thus man brought in the concept of society.

Today somehow man has forgotten why he created the human society. He is once again going back. He is separating himself from his parents, spouses, children, friends, relatives and known ones. There was a time when we would travel the distance to meet our friends. Today we don't do that because this is the age of social media. Our status is determined by the number of virtual friends that we have. We may not make any effort to meet friends who are surviving in flesh and blood.

Thus, we are standing alone and that is raising a question mark against our emotional strength and then to our emotional safety. We have forgotten the simple saying that united we stand and divided we fall.

I am an Indian. I am thirty nine years old. I stay with my parents. I call my uncles and aunts everyday. I am in close contact with my cousins and friends. The culture of this country for thousands of years talked about a social and united life. This sort of a life keeps you relaxed. It makes you feel that you are not alone in this world. The result is that mental health wise such countries are doing better than many developed nations. We all know that mental heath is the controller of physical health. That's why, in many countries like India the death rate is abnormally low. Yes, there are threats of COVID-19, but there are reasons to celebrate life and togetherness.

I think togetherness is an emotional safety protocol that can be put in place as 'first aids" to deal with our anxieties and fears owing to COVID-19.

I talked about India because I am an Indian. But all cultures talk about togetherness, whether it is European culture, American culture or African culture or any other culture. So why not get into the 'togetherness' mode and beat the stress owing to COVID-19. When we know the answer, then what for are we waiting now?

In the end, I have to thank Mavis Osei for such a wonderful and timely question.

Thank you,

Best regards,

Anamitra Roy.

Roy that is a great point. The culture of togetherness especially amongst family is a strong buffer to cope with the disturbing tides brought by the COVID-19 global pandemic.

A potential therapeutic treatment for COVID-19 patients has suddenly emerged, which is a common blood-thinning drug — Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH). Treating doctors have said that the drug used as a subcutaneous injection has reduced hospitalisation periods and also improved recovery rate. The drug has significantly dropped the rate of sudden deaths by more than 90%.

To help with the psychological distress of fear, anxiety and depression, it would be advisable for people to create a balance in their lives. In order to do this, they could set aside time to concentrate on themselves. This could be anything that they find relaxing and enjoyable, such as listening to music, singing, cycling, walking, cooking, reading, art, photography, anything that allows them to 'escape' and enter their own world for a while. This could be ten minute breaks or longer, it doesn't matter. This will help them to create a balance between their work/chores and their relaxation/personal time, and will therefore help to keep their emotions more positive.

Anamitra Roy thank you for such an indepth answer. I totally agree with you and Dickson Adom that togetherness is indeed a therapeutic endeavour everyone should be reminded to partake given our recluse "new normal" way of life.

Glynis Freeman i can't agree with you more on setting time aside preferably everyday to use art in which ever form to "escape" and be in own world in a bid to improve our mental health and stay sane.

Mavis Osei Thank you. I think this is important for everyone, medics and researchers, patients and general populations, in helping us all to cope and live our daily lives as best we can in such stressful times.

Very interesting answers.

There are more interesting questions one would like to answer, such as !!

https://www.researchgate.net/post/What_is_COVID-safety_distance_with_mask_and_without_mask

https://www.researchgate.net/post/What_are_pros_and_cons_of_online_teaching_How_CORONA_changed_your_perspective

https://www.researchgate.net/post/How_to_start_working_in_your_Laboratory_or_Office_after_Lock-down_due_to_Corona

https://www.researchgate.net/post/How_to_start_working_in_your_Laboratory_or_Office_after_Lock-down_due_to_Corona

https://www.researchgate.net/post/Is_it_possible_to_Fully-open_School_College_or_University_without_a_Covid-Vaccine

Deep Breathing Exercises (if possible, with "ad hoc" paper bags such as in panic attacks and / or catastrophes or emergencies), to avoid HYPERVENTILATION; narration by the subject of her emotional situation, avoiding her in her story and redirecting feelings of guilt and SELF-VICTIMIZATION and providing active listening; if possible, that the subject does simple exercises of PROGRESSIVE MUSCULAR RELAXATION (Jacobson); enhance their RESILIENCE, with Modeling Techniques and, if the subject is blocked or in shock due to fear or a crisis of Anguish or Panic (Panic Attack) give 0.5 mgs of sublingual Alprazolam

I sincerely congratulate all the answers ... but I must have read wrong because I believed that it asks about "PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID" (as those that occur in Disasters and Catastrophes). Thank you

Psychology we have to put our mind in the name of GOD who has the powers to heal all the pains of human. As far as the safety protocols is concerned we have follow all the guidelines imposed by government to protect every citizen from this pandemic.

Francisco Javier Gala thank you for the comment. Indeed my question is related to psychological first aid which encompasses giving comfort to people and helping them to feel calm, giving them a listening ear and linking them to information, services and social supports. Most of us may be offering psychological first aids but may not know that what we are offering others goes by that nomenclature. Indeed, it may not be tightly restricted to "professionals" or counselors, so to speak. But it does have ethical guidelines to follow in order to be a good listener and provide emotional support to others who need it in times like these. And your suggestions about exercises and cohesiveness and balancing out our lives do go hand in hand in getting individuals emotional first aids.

Thank you, dear Dra Mavis

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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

I fully agree with Dr. Francisco Javier Gala

Thank you, dear Dra Manal

Limit media and social media content. Set specific times during the day to check in on the latest news and social media. Participate in other activities throughout the day to keep your mind busy. Establish a routine. https://www.rush.edu/health-wellness/discover-health/navigating-emotions-during-covid-19?amp

Eat healthy. Maintain a healthy meal plan, eating at regularly scheduled times, and try new recipes to keep your diet interesting.

Keep moving. Try different exercises to keep your body healthy, including stretching, walking laps outside, online workout classes, or even standing up during meetings or Zoom calls.

Try basic meditation techniques. Look for guided mediations and breathing exercise resources online and, if possible, practice a session once a day. https://www.rush.edu/health-wellness/discover-health/navigating-emotions-during-covid-19?amp

Balance your mind and body. In times of crisis, we tend to focus our efforts on adapting to a new normal physically. But don’t forget to reconnect with yourself and try to build a stronger bond with members in your household. As a reminder, balance is the key to caring for both our physical and emotional well-being during this time. https://www.rush.edu/health-wellness/discover-health/navigating-emotions-during-covid-19?amp

I agreed with Francisco Javier Gala and Chinaza Godswill Awuchi

Thank you very much, dear Dr ......, but I dare to ask you a favor: Could you recommend my answer ?; Thanks again

Of course: Dr Tanvir Singh

Always believe that everything will be fine soon

We have to give them confidence and take care of