Get to know the keys to managing the stress we face from long lockdowns

For the last year and a half people in different Australian states and territories have endured lockdown. Sometimes the lockdown has been for a long time. People in some states have experienced multiple lockdowns. How can we deal with that?

Loneliness can exacerbate mental stress at any time but can be exacerbated by the isolation of lockdown. Source: Imgae by hendrikMINTARNO/Creative Commons

Ratih ArruumListiyandini is a practising psychologist.  She explains to Sri Dean how individuals and families can look after their mental well-being during lock-down and even turn the negatives of lockdown into positives.

There are people who can help us in times of stress and isolation

Links:  Lifeline 13 11 14

Blackdog Institute  https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/

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The stress of lockdown impacts on nearly everyone, but research shows it especially affects women. Source: Image by Azizul Ameir/Creative Commons