A Lazy Guide to Enhance Mental Energy Supply during the Epidemic Prevention Period

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Mental Health and Counseling Center

A Lazy Guide to Enhance Mental Energy Supply during the Epidemic Prevention Period

With the recent surge of COVID-19 confirmed cases , the media, social media and online forums have been full of many confirmed cases, news, government policies and different kinds of announcements . The large amount of information assists us in knowing the latest updates , however, in the meantime it may cause information overload. Hence, we may feel the emotion of fear in response to the threat and anxiety from assumptions of the future. These emotions are normal self-protective responses. Please pay attention if you have experience any of the following situations:

What can you do if you find yourself in any of the situations mentioned above?

WHO defines Health as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.” Hence, we need to take care of both our physical and mental health and stay in a healthy and comfortable social environment at the same time. You can try to improve both your physical and mental energy through the following methods and increase your social well-being through technology.

During the epidemic prevention period, people need to keep social distance, which may make them feel lonely or isolated. Therefore, we must not only take special care of ourselves , but we can also use social media and communication technology to enhance our social bonds, cross the practical barrier, and bring hearts closer to fulfill our innate needs for interpersonal affiliation and emotional well-being..