Episode 4: Youth, Mental Health and COVID-19

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  Hi, My name is Koran Jarrett that I'm one of

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  the 17 United Nations young leaders for the sustainable development

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  goals. In today's video, we will talk about how Cove

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  in 19 may be impacting our mental health and share

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  some practical tips on how young people can take care

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  of our mental well being and support those rounders to

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  do the same.

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  We need to take care of our mental well being

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  and look out for others who may be struggling.

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  Taking care of our mental health is just as important

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  as taking care of our physical health.

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  Despite what some may say, our mental health is related

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  to our overall well being.

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  We all experience and react to crises differently.

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  Some people can become anxious more easily, while others may

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  not feel as affected.

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  These are all normal reactions.

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  It is likely that the pandemic is impacting us in

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  our mental health.

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  It's normal that major changes in our daily lives such

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  a school closures or containment policies affect how we feel.

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  Many people may also be experiencing a district additional stresses

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  due to new circumstances, such as losing their job or

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  knowing someone might someone close might be risk of severe

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  illness. Changes in your mood, such as being worried, angry,

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  sad or having difficulty sleeping or concentrating, is a normal

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  way for the body to respond to stress.

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  Okay, the best way to cope with Cove It is

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  to take care of yourself and your needs.

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  Remember, you know yourself and understand your physical and emotional

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  needs best.

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  If you're concerned about your mental health or anyone else's,

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  do not hesitate to ask for support or reach out

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  for professional help.

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  If you can try to do activities that you enjoy

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  while maintaining physical distancing.

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  For example, every morning I like going for a bike

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  ride in my neighborhood.

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  Take care of your body by eating healthy sleeping enough

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  and exercise to stay calm.

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  Try to take deep breaths.

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  Stretch. Meditate we're seeing.

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  Remember to not socially isolate yourself.

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  We are all in this together.

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  Connect with friends and family and let them know how

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  you're feeling.

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  If you feel overwhelmed during the pandemic, it's OK to

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  reach out for help to those you trust.

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  Try to focus on things you can control.

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  Having a daily routine during this time can provide a

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  sense of stability If you're working from home trying to

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  establish a designated workspace and talk to your family about

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  having quiet time by achieving the easiest tasks on your

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  to do list, you could feel motivated to continue.

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  Even if you are feeling unfocused or frustrated, try to

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  be kind to yourself.

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  When things were difficult, some of us may turn to

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  coping mechanisms that ultimately make us feel worse.

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  Even though things air hard, we should avoid turning to

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  alcohol, smoking or any other substances.

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  Not only is it unhealthy for your mental well being,

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  but it could affect your immune system.

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  Being online can be a great way to stay connected.

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  But for some of us, the Internet can also be

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  a toxic place.

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  Here are some tips to help you stay safe on

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  the Internet Number one.

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  Don't share information about your identity online, like your physical

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  address for contact details.

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  Number to think carefully about posting photos of yourself, all

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  nine even if you were sharing them privately.

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  Once your pictures online, anyone can download, share or even

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  change it.

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  Number three.

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  Avoid engaging with bullies or trolls as this could make

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  the attacks worse.

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  And number four stop the hate, do not participate in

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  or enable cyber bullying by ignoring it.

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  Our tips may help, but it is important that you

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  seek further mental help support if you need it.

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  If you are already receiving mental health care, do your

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  best to continue the treatment.

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  You may be able to access support or resource is

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  online or by the phone.

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  If you feel like your mental state is worsening, be

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  patient with yourself if you were any.

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  If you have any pre existing mental conditions, it is

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  normal That stress may cause you to feel worse or

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  experienced me or previously resolved symptoms.

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  If you cannot access professional help, reach out to your

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  community or somebody that you trust for support.

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  Be aware of the needs of others around you and

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  support your community.

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  If if there are many people in your household, you

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  should talk about your routine.

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  See how you can each respect each other's schedule and

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  needs. Do not give into frustration or violence.

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  We should always try to communicate our feelings clearly and

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  calmly, which can also help us understand and address our

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  emotions. Use your communication skills to support your community.

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  If you can't physically being here.

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  You can use phones or online platforms to stay connected

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  with friends and relatives.

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  I hope these tips were helpful and making you aware

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  of ways in which you can take care of your

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  mental well being.

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  If you or anyone you know has been struggling because

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  Kobe 19 I challenge you to use this template to

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  create your own video and share your advice with your

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  friends, Thank you.