Youth, Mental Health and COVID-19

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by Joseph Kolapudi21 views·Updated Jul 10, 2020
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  1. Hi, my name is Joseph, and I represent multicultural youth
  2. queens and here in Australia.
  3. In today's video, we'll be talking about how covered 19
  4. may be impacting young mental health and just to share
  5. some practical tips on how young people can take care
  6. of their mental well being and support those around us
  7. to do the same.
  8. It's important to talk about mental health.
  9. Drink over 19 because we need to be able to
  10. take care of our mental well being and look out
  11. the others who may be struggling at this time.
  12. Taking care of them until help is just a ZX
  13. important is taking care of our physical health.
  14. Despite what some may say, my mental health is related
  15. to our rule.
  16. No being because we all experience in reactor crisis different.
  17. Some people can become anxious more easily, while others may
  18. not feel as affected.
  19. These are all normal reactions discovered.
  20. 19. Impacting your mental health.
  21. It's likely that the pandemic is impacting us in a
  22. mental health because it's normal that major changes in our
  23. daily lives such a school closures and containment policies actually
  24. affect how we feel.
  25. Many people may be experiencing additional stress due to this
  26. new circumstances, such as losing their job or knowing someone
  27. close to them who might be at risk of severe
  28. owns. Changes in your mood, such as being worried, sad,
  29. angry, having anxiety or stress, even having difficulty sleeping or
  30. concentrating is a normal way for your body to respond
  31. to stress.
  32. So how do we cope with clover?
  33. The best way to cope with Corbett is to take
  34. care of yourself, and you mean remember you know yourself
  35. and understand your physical and emotional needs best.
  36. If you are concerned about your mental health, anyone else's
  37. do not hesitate to support or reach out for professional
  38. help if you can.
  39. Their sudden tips that you and your friends can keep
  40. in mind to look after your mental help.
  41. Try to do activities you enjoy while maintaining physical distances.
  42. One of the ways to do so is through al
  43. stay active Stay Healthy campaign, which was going online at
  44. the moment, taking care of your body by eating healthy,
  45. sleeping enough and exercising a little great ways to stay
  46. calm as they acted during this time.
  47. Remember not to socially isolate yourself because we're all in
  48. this together, connect with friends and family and let them
  49. know how you're feeling.
  50. It's being missing.
  51. Stress and anxiety is normal at this time, and if
  52. you feel overwhelmed during the pandemic, it's OK to reach
  53. out to others to help, especially one of the ways
  54. that you can manage this anxiety interest is trying to
  55. focus on things that you can control.
  56. Having a daily routine during this time can prevent a
  57. sense all of stability, especially if you're working from home.
  58. Try to establish a designated workspace and talk to your
  59. family about having your own quiet time.
  60. By achieving the easiest task on your to do list,
  61. you could feel motivated to continue your work.
  62. Even if you are feeling unfocused and frustrated, Try to
  63. be kind to yourself.
  64. Avoid negative coping strategies because when things difficult, some of
  65. us may turn to coping mechanisms that can ultimately make
  66. us feel worse.
  67. Even though things are hard, we should avoid turning to
  68. alcohol, smoking or any other substances because not only is
  69. it unhealthy for your mental well being that it could
  70. affect your immune system as well.
  71. Cyberbullying Israel and being online, though it can be a
  72. great way to stay connected.
  73. For some of us, the Internet can be a very
  74. toxic place.
  75. Here are some tips to help stay safe on the
  76. Internet. Don't share information about your identity online, like your
  77. address or your contact details.
  78. Been carefully about posting photos of yourself online, even if
  79. you're sharing them with people privately.
  80. A bunch of pictures online.
  81. Anyone can download it, share it, even changes.
  82. So avoid engaging with police patrols as this could make
  83. the attacks waas and stop the hate.
  84. Don't participate or engaging in sort of cyber cool.
  85. Seek professional help if needed.
  86. Our tips may help, but it's just as important to
  87. value mental health support if you need it.
  88. If you're already receiving mental health care, do your best
  89. to continue treatment.
  90. You might be able to access till health service's online
  91. or over the phone.
  92. If you feel like mental state is worsening personally, be
  93. patient with yourself.
  94. If you have any pre existing mental conditions, it's no.
  95. That stress may cause you to feel worse or experiencing
  96. new or previously resolved something.
  97. If you cannot access professional help, try to reach out
  98. to your own cultural community or someone that you can
  99. trust full support at this time.
  100. Remember that communication is key to support yourself and others
  101. during this difficult time.
  102. Be aware of your needs of others and those around
  103. you who are supporting you in your community.
  104. If there are many people in your household, you should
  105. be able to talk about your routines to see how
  106. you can respect each other's schedules and needs.
  107. Don't give into frustration or violence.
  108. We should try to always communicate our feelings clearly and
  109. calmly, which can help us understand and address our emotions.
  110. Be sure to use your communication skills to support your
  111. community. If you can't physically be near to one another,
  112. you can use your phone or online platforms to stay
  113. in contact with friends and relatives on behalf of multicultural
  114. youth queens and would like to thank you for viewing
  115. this video.
  116. And if this video has helped you in any way,
  117. be sure to share, lack inclement and be able to
  118. connect with others during this time, Thank you collection