Chinanews.com, April 1. According to the Canadian "Sing Tao Daily" report, a registered Canadian psychotherapist believes that long-term self-isolation is at risk of causing depression. It is recommended that seniors regularly watch the news and do something to relax themselves. Things, communicate with family.
A Canadian registered psychotherapist, Wu Huiyi, said in a recent interview that people, including the elderly, who have long-term self-isolation or isolation will have an impact on their mental health. The most obvious example is that they are prone to symptoms of depression. The interactive communication between people, the more the thinking may become more and more biased.
She advised her family to tell the elderly that the self-isolation measures at this stage are for protection. They are safe at home and temporary measures. Families can also call and talk to older people, or teach them to use social media, send text messages or videos to older people, and make them feel connected. Families can also encourage older people to organize past photos and re-focus on their happy days. If neighbors know that there are older people living alone, they can also help with cooking and leave them at the door so they don't feel lonely.
Wu Huiyi pointed out that some seniors may be worried and disturbed by the new crown pneumonia epidemic. She suggested that seniors only watch the relevant news for an hour each day, write down their concerns, and then stop thinking about it to avoid being in a state of fear for a long time. If it is difficult to stop, you need to master it through practice. She suggested that seniors focus on things that can distract them, and if they notice that they are becoming more worried or anxious, go for a bath, wash clothes, call the family, etc. But it is also inappropriate to suppress anxiety and force yourself not to think, because these emotions need to be properly vented, and a balance must be achieved between the two.
She suggests that seniors do more things that make them happy or relaxed, such as relaxing exercises or watching comedies. Seniors can also care for others and help others, which will also make them happy. Seniors can also contact friends who haven't been in contact for a long time.
She believes that not only the elderly, but people of other ages who are worried about the epidemic can also use similar methods to ease their anxiety. (Yang Wanwen)