How to provide psychological counseling during the epidemic?

The epidemic has lasted for such a long time, and some people are suffering from excessive stress, anxiety, mania and other emotions, and mental health problems cannot be ignored. How to accurately identify mental health problems, help yourself adjust your mentality, and return to normal life in a timely manner? Let’s all pay attention together.

Common psychological problems in the face of the epidemic

1. Anxiety and hypochondriasis

In order to pay special attention to the various feelings of the body, various physical discomforts and Contact with the virus and suspect that you are sick. Some people pay too much attention to news related to the epidemic and repeatedly check various contents, exacerbating their nervousness and panic, and even leading to a series of blind following behaviors.

2. Anger

According to the "frustration-aggression model" in psychology, in the face of epidemic risks and various pressures, the anger that arises is actually to enhance the sense of control and self-esteem. A natural reaction of defense. It is even more important for us to maintain calmness and restraint in our emotions and behavioral reactions, and to pay rational attention to the epidemic with a mentality of "do not believe or spread rumors".

3. Depression and depression

People affected by the epidemic will feel depressed, even sad and desperate for a time, and it is difficult to feel happy. When the epidemic affects one's important work and family matters, a person will become more depressed. Such behavior may be a sign of depression! If depression lasts for too long, it may lead to disordered life patterns and decreased immunity.

4. Blind optimism

In the face of the epidemic, moderate optimism is necessary. However, if you hold the wrong idea of ??"I have never heard of any patients around me, so I will not be infected", you will be blindly optimistic and even relax your vigilance. If you are not careful, you may increase the risk of infection for yourself and others.

General psychological self-help and consultation

1. Correctly understand your own emotional reactions.

The outbreak of infectious diseases will bring us a lot of pressure, and it is normal to have a certain amount of negative emotions. Even if you find yourself having emotions that you don't normally experience, don't dismiss them as overwhelming. Accepting these emotions will help us live better and cope with the epidemic.

2. Face the epidemic information with a correct attitude.

You must "understand" the epidemic, carefully read the official media reports on the epidemic, and do not believe some rumors. Understand relevant scientific protection knowledge and transform panic into serious, scientific and appropriate personal protection.

3. Actively communicate with relevant people.

You can communicate with family and friends through the phone and the Internet, encourage and communicate with each other, and strengthen mutual psychological support. If you are a contact of a suspected patient or a confirmed patient, you especially need to listen and talk during the isolation medical observation process to build an anti-epidemic psychological alliance.

4. Maintain an active and healthy lifestyle

Look at life positively, try to maintain the original routine, live according to the original rhythm, and return yourself to the normal track of life. On this basis, establish good living and hygiene habits, pay attention to diet, and ensure sleep.