Sharon has 21+ years of experience as a qualified Emergency Care Nurse registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) and 12+ years as a First Aid Trainer.
She takes pride in FirstAidPro making first aid training available, comprehensive and affordable to everybody.
Self-isolation and distancing ourselves from other people will protect us from getting infected by or spreading the coronavirus. But this isolation, together with the anxiety and fear over the pandemic, may pose challenges to our mental and emotional wellbeing.
A few weeks ago, we entered a new and unprecedented phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, and now many are overwhelmed with the guidelines on how we can keep ourselves and our families healthy and virus-free. A key item on the said guidelines is social distancing.
What Is Social Distancing?
Social distancing is a public health practice with a deliberate increase in physical space between people to avoid spreading illness. COVID-19 is known for its method of transmission, which is through droplets containing the virus or through viral particles that float in the air.
As part of the efforts of the Australian Government in flattening the curve, they recommend maintaining a 1.5 meters apart distance between people. This is the practical distance suggested, so any respiratory droplets (containing the virus) will not land in your eyes, nose, or mouth.
Social or physical distancing is no doubt a big help to contain the spread of the virus. But continuous isolation and lack of social interaction may make us susceptible to mental health issues.
We have put together six things you can do to help fight the blues while in quarantine.
Stay Connected
Social distancing does not mean losing connections with other people. At times like this, we work better in company and support. Stay connected through emails or social media and carve out some time to face-time with your family and friends.
Exercise
Having a physically healthy body is one thing, but did you know that physical activity benefits your mental health and wellbeing? Exercising is guaranteed to produce mood-boosting endorphins, which makes a person happy.
Try out simple yet effective walking exercises and high-intensity workouts like Zumba and yoga in the safety of your own home.
Meditate
Mindful meditation can alleviate stress, depression, and insomnia. It is the best way to cope with anxiety and panic as we self-quarantine at home. Stretch, shake your arms, legs, and feet and remember to take a moment every day to do some slow, deep breathing.
The best part of meditation is you do not need much to do it – all you need is a quiet space, and you are good to go.
Learn A New Skill
You can tap into your former hobbies like drawing, playing an instrument, or you can enrol in one of our First Aid Training Courses. Learn about emergency protocols and first aid methods for your safety and the safety of your friends and family. We also provide Mental Health First Aid to help improve mental health and wellbeing. First Aid Pro offers Face-to-Face first aid classes to make sure that our students will receive the best possible learning experience.
Managing your mental and emotional wellbeing this time is as important as taking care of your physical health. Follow these tips to stay mentally strong and healthy!
For more tips, follow our previous blogs about coronavirus and everything you need to know about the current pandemic.
There is no other perfect time to learn First Aid and CPR than this World Allergy week. Contact our team to more about the course.
