By Emily Keller

mental health

Mental health professional recommending routines and reaching out during COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 5, 2020 | 7:00 AM

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to many working from home, children having to stay home and potentially lay-offs as well.

Amy Moffat, a registered professional councillor with Interactive Counselling, says many may be struggling with the impact’s isolation is having on their mental health. Moffat says one of the best things to do right now is to create a routine.

“We often get into a funk of maybe not getting dressed in the morning, not eating at a regular time and not even showering at our times. So, it’s just important that we create a routine that works for us in this scenario. I really try to encourage that it starts first thing in the morning.”

Moffat says creating things such as to-do lists can help too. She also recommends people who are struggling to start journalling or talking with someone they trust to work through their emotions and things they are feeling.

She says many people may also be struggling with anxiety due to the current uncertainty as well.

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“A lot of people I’m finding don’t even know what they’re experiencing, because they haven’t experienced anxiety before. But again, give yourself some grace, breathe, lots of deep breaths, and really just reach out for help. Trying to establish a connection with people, friends, families, councillors, whoever your support system might be.”

Moffat adds that being in the same house as a partner, family or children may also cause stress, and that people should take breaks from each other if necessary, too.