The document provides tips for maintaining mental health during lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It suggests keeping connected with friends and family through video calls, taking breaks from screens, being open about how businesses are coping, recognizing signs of stress, maintaining routines, encouraging healthy habits like exercise, getting creative through activities like video quizzes, practicing breathing exercises, and seeking advice from experts if needed.

1. SAGAR INSTITUTE OF RESEARCH &
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Tips for Mental Health during Lockdown

2. TIPS FOR MENTAL HEALTH DURING LOCKDOWN
Everyday life as we know it has changed in recent
months with the global pandemic causing lockdown
around the world. As this is the case, we take a look
at ways you can try to combat mental health during
this time. The lockdown has taken away a lot from
all of us - our personal, social, occupational and
recreational life. Nothing remains the same,
anymore.

3. It is like we have to reinvent the wheel of life!
Whether we are a child, an adult or an old person,
each one of us is going through his/her own set of
challenges. Children have been suddenly cut away
from their usual activities of going to school,
tuition/hobby classes, meeting friends, playing
outdoors etc. Being completely confined within the
walls of their home isn't easy for them. Here are
some tips for mental health during lockdown

4. KEEP CONNECTED
All furloughed, working reduced hours or working
remotely? Set up a call schedule to keep in touch
on a regular basis. Use video where possible so
that you can visibly see how friends are doing
during lockdown.

5. BUT REMEMBER TO SWITCH OFF TOO
Remind employees who are working to take regular
screen breaks and discourage out-of-hours logins.
Too much time online can be disadvantageous for
mental well-being.

6. BE OPEN AND HONEST
Media coverage of corona virus can cause worry
and raise questions. It is important to be open and
honest with employees about how your business is
coping and any plans that could impact them.

7. SPOT THE SIGNS OF STRESS
Knowing the signs of stress or burnout can help you
to provide support before a situation gets worse.
Low energy, headaches, insomnia, and irritability
are just some of the signs to look out for. Anybody
showing signs of stress could benefit from a break
or a confidential chat.

8. HIGHLIGHT SUPPORT
Reminding others that support is there if and when
they need be a good safety net for well-being.

9. REGAIN A ROUTINE
The lockdown has disrupted the routines of many
people. But routine can be beneficial for mental
well-being. All who are working remotely need a
routine that can work for them, just consider
working parents balancing childcare. Those on
furlough leave might benefit from an optional
wellness timetable to maintain healthy habits.
Remember that you cannot do work during
furlough, but you can still check-in on their well-
being.

10. ENCOURAGE HEALTHY HABITS
Encouraging yourself to take care is crucial during a
crisis. Promote good hygiene and social distancing
whilst reminding yourself that daily exercise is vital.

11. THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX
Get creative and lighten the mood when the time is
right. How about a video quiz on a Friday afternoon
to bring remote friends together and wind down for
the weekend?

12. AND DON’T FORGET TO BREATHE!
Daily breathing exercises can help combat stress.
They can also ground and calm a person
experiencing a panic attack. Do yoga meditation
dhyan and sadhna.

13. CALL US FOR ADVICE
Your workforce will consist of many unique and
wonderful personality types. If you feel that you
could do with some specific advice on wellness to
meet the needs of your diverse team, give us a
call.

14. THANK YOU