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What can we do to stay mentally healthy under social isolation?
Social isolation, at such a stressful time, can contribute to anxiety and have a negative impact on mental health. Here’s how you can stay as mentally healthy as possible.
Exercise
Exercise is a well-documented stress reducer. It boosts endorphins (our feel-good chemicals) and decreases stress hormones, including cortisol and adrenaline.
Meditate
Research has found that meditation can reduce anxiety and depression.
Connect with nature
Getting outdoors, an area of the brain that has been associated with anxiety. If you can’t get outside, listening to natural sounds (like that of rain or birds) or even looking at pictures can help.
Overall, these activities can stimulate the production of neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins(read more on next page), all of which promote mental health and stability.
