3. INTRODUCTION:-
• Depression affects how people sleep,
eat, and see the world.
• Experts: During a public health crisis
mental health challenges may be more
vulnerable than others.
• More likely to pick up infections
• The social isolation makes their condition
worse
• Quarantine may prevent their usual
treatments
4. • facing unusually intense fear about the
spread of COVID-19
• feeling extremely anxious about their
finances
• experiencing an increased sense of
helplessness and hopelessness about
the future
• accessing treatment can be more
difficult for them
• Increased their use of alcohol or drugs,
thinking it may help them cope with
their fears.
AFFECTS:-
5. TIPS AND PRECAUTIONS
•Following a normal routine as much as possible
•Finding ways to be physically active
•Eating a healthful diet
•Trying to get enough sleep
•Focusing on what you can control
•Avoiding alcohol and drugs
6.
7. TREATMENT
•Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT): This therapy aims to help
people change problematic ways of thinking and behaving.
•Family therapy: This type of therapy addresses how
individuals and their issues fit within a family system.
Interpersonal therapy: This treatment emphasizes
finding effective ways to communicate.
Have a morning or evening check-in with a colleague
or supervisor to reduce social isolation
Diet and exercise, and other home remedies may also
help with symptoms of depression.
8.
9. Stay physically safe from the virus
Limit media to reduce anxiety
Get and provide warm, comforting, social
support by video, phone, or text
Work well enough from home
10. -:Conclusion:-
Depression is a serious mental health condition that can
have a significant effect on people’s lives.
Public health disasters, an outbreak of COVID-19, make
life very difficult for everyone, but they may pose an even
bigger challenge with depression.
However, depression is treatable, even in a pandemic, and
it is important to continue to seek treatment and stick
with it, even in unprecedented times.
