Ten Psychological Vaccines That Protect Your Mental Health From Coronavirus
❝Helpful strategies to emotionally and physically protect yourself during these coronavirus times, and through the rest of your life.❞
Our minds do more work than we think. Among the various minds, reason has played a critical role, especially in the progress of humankind. Our minds have also created the wisdom to overcome infectious diseases. Therefore, it’s important to keep your mind safe.
Therapy should be personal. Therapists listed on TherapyRoute are qualified, independent, and free to answer to you – no scripts, algorithms, or company policies.
Find Your TherapistThese Ten psychological vaccines will help you overcome the coronavirus.
The first vaccine is called 'Encouragement'
Encourage yourself! Accept and acknowledge the stress response as normal. And encourage yourself. “I’m controlling my emotions and taking good care of my worries! I need to be careful, but I won’t worry too much.”
The second vaccine is called 'Positivity'
Do good things! Do small things that help relieve stress for people around you or members of the community. “It’s okay even if it’s trivial. For example, I will send a message of encouragement or call someone who’s having a hard time.”
The third vaccine is called 'Practice'
.Take the initiative in keeping personal hygiene regulations! Observe personal hygiene regulations and act morally and ethically. “I will wash my hands well, always wear a mask, and keep my cough etiquette!”
The fourth vaccine is called 'Connections'
Maintain Connections. Even the most introverted of us need some sense of connection to others for our mental and physical health. "I am in social isolation, but I need not feel alone. Reach out to those who might be particularly isolated".
The fifth vaccine is called 'Hope'
Know it’s over at the end! Many infectious disasters have cycles. Clearly recognize that the end comes after the coronavirus disease pandemic. “Even if it gets a little longer, it’ll be over soon! The cure will come out soon.”
The sixth vaccine is called 'Breath deeply'
Deep breathing. It's free, it doesn't cost anything, and it really works." Breathe through the nose, hold it and then exhale very slowly out through your mouth like you're breathing through a straw. "And when you breathe slowly out, you improve your whole picture of life, and you reduce your nervousness,"
The seventh vaccine is called 'Balance'
Maintain a balanced reason! Strive for the balance of emotion and reason, the balance of body and mind, the balance of family and work, and the balance of anxiety and stability. Loss of balance between body and mind creates confusion. Try to have a proper sense of balance. “Let’s trust my reason! Let’s deal wisely and wisely! Don’t get too emotional!”
The eighth vaccine is called 'Manages Your Stress'
Proactively manage your stress threshold with sleep, eat, and exercise. For example, “I Eat well, good sleep, and do exercise”.
The ninth vaccine is called 'Knowledge'
Know accurately! Get regular access to information from trusted sources and get to know the coronavirus properly. “I’m not gonna be fooled by the fake news.”
The tenth vaccine called 'Information'
Know how to get help! Check-in advance where to contact when suspected symptoms occur, such as a public health centre or a screening clinic.
“There are many places to help! All I have to do is get in touch!”
Dr Atla Srinivas Reddy Rehabilitation Psychologist Telangana .
Reg.No. A65442, National President of Association of Rehabilitation Psychologists and Professionals - INDIA. 9703935321
Important: TherapyRoute does not provide medical advice. All content is for informational purposes and cannot replace consulting a healthcare professional. If you face an emergency, please contact a local emergency service. For immediate emotional support, consider contacting a local helpline.
Creating Space for Growth: How Boundaries Strengthen Relationships
Setting healthy boundaries fosters respect, protects emotional well-being, and strengthens relationships by defining personal limits and maintaining self-care.
International Mutual Recognition Agreements for Mental Health Professionals
Mutual recognition agreements for mental health professions are rare and uneven, with major gaps in counselling, social work, and allied therapies. Read on to understand ...
Jumping to Conclusions
Jumping to conclusions is a thinking habit where we assume the worst or make judgments without enough evidence. By recognising this pattern, therapy can help you slow dow...
Case Conceptualisation
Case conceptualisation is how a therapist thoughtfully pulls together your concerns, experiences, and strengths into a clear understanding of what’s going on. This shared...
Guided Discovery
Guided discovery invites clients to arrive at their own insights through collaborative questioning and reflection. Instead of being told what to think, individuals learn ...
About The Author
“Licenced Rehabilitation Psychologist”
Srinivas Reddy Atla is a qualified Licensed Psychologist, based in , Karimnagar, India. With a commitment to mental health, Srinivas Reddy provides services in , including Child / Adolescent Therapy, Family Therapy, Relationship Counseling, Online Therapy, CBT, Relationship Counseling, Sex Therapy and Stress Management. Srinivas Reddy has expertise in .
