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    This document discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health. It notes that while most news focuses on beating the virus, mental health is also at risk worldwide due to stress, friction, and anxiety caused by the crisis. It recommends engaging in healthy, relaxing activities to help manage anxiety and regain a sense of control during this uncertain time. Checking in on friends and being gentle with oneself are also emphasized as important for mental well-being during this challenging period.

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    Evangelista, Kate B.

    BSED 1201- English

    Good Morning fellow classmates and to our beloved teacher, it is a great opportunity for
    me to be here and I feel privileged standing here in front of you. As events, challenges, and
    responses continue to develop around the COVID-19 pandemic, the world is transfixed on news
    and articles. Most of these focus on beating the virus. But as the crisis itself creates stress,
    friction, and anxiety, mental health – of individuals as well as of communities - is also
    increasingly vulnerable and at risk worldwide.
    May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Not all pain is physical. Not all wounds are
    visible. You never know what people are going through and especially during these times. As the
    coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic sweeps across the world, it is causing widespread concern,
    fear and stress, all of which are natural and normal reactions to the changing and uncertain
    situation that everyone finds themselves in. WHO takes the impact of the crisis on people’s
    mental health very seriously and is monitoring the situation together with national authorities,
    while providing information and guidance to governments and the public.
    A pandemic is a rare - and for most of us, new – phenomenon. It is beyond any single
    person’s control, and so it can be overwhelming for some. It naturally triggers anxiety. But
    pandemics have in fact been beaten in the past. By frontlines, by governments, by all nations and
    sectors working together. Knowing that should give us a starting point to breathe. Remain calm.
    COVID can make us feel helpless. Regain your sense of control. How? By focusing on things
    that you actually have control of. Your body, your thoughts, your home. My anxiety was on full
    blast today but I acknowledged my feelings and reached out for help. It doesn’t always work this
    way, but it’s progress. Take time for meditation and engage yourself in distractions or activities.
    It is strongly recommended for people to engage in healthy activities they enjoy yet find
    relaxing.  You would know best what would soothe you and preoccupy your mind with better
    vibes. There are no rules to homing in on your peace! Healthy activities can include your
    personal rituals of hygiene, fixing and managing your surroundings, establishing daily routines –
    all within the bounds of ‘social distancing’, of course. See these temporary moments of isolation
    as opportunities to create new routines that are still productive and rewarding.
    This may be one of the most important mental health awareness months ever considering
    all of the changes COVID has brought to our routines. It is OKAY to NOT BE OKAY! Check in
    on your friends and even acquaintances. Remember to be gentle with yourself.

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