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Discussions and concerns around the coronavirus outbreak and practising self-isolation can be stressful and impact our mental health and wellbeing. It’s natural to feel a range of emotions, such as stress, worry, anxiety, boredom, or low mood. Many people feel distressed by the constant news and the overwhelming amount of information about the current situation. We’re sharing some simple tips to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and looking after your mental health during COVID-19.
Stay connected. Keep in touch via phone, video conferencing and online platforms. Consider routinely checking in with others – e.g. scheduling activities such as sharing a virtual lunch or dinner with friends, family and colleagues. You can find lots of ways to stay connected with your friends and family helping you staying connected while being physically apart during social distancing.
Set up a daily routine. plan activities that are fun (such as reading, watching movies, hobbies) and that give you a sense of achievement (such as cleaning, completing work tasks, learning a new skill)
Stay active – create an exercise routine that can be completed at home, to maintain physical fitness and reduce stress.
Eat well – plan and eat a variety of nutritious meals.
Stay informed Getting information from trusted sources can help you determine reasonable precautions to take to maintain your health.
World Health Organisation
Australian Department of Health
Central Highlands Regional Council
Stay positive This is unpleasant, but it will pass. What you say to yourself is important. Listen to the things you are saying to yourself and try to change negative comments into something more helpful and realistic.
Access support if you need it If you’re feeling overwhelmed, it’s important to seek support. Speaking with friends or family to let them know how you feel can help, and they might also appreciate talking to you about how they feel. There are also many digital mental health services that you can access online or over the phone, or you can connect with a health professional such as your GP, a psychologist, or other mental health professional.
Also, please note that Oaky Creek Coal and/or government counselling services are offered via Oaky Creek’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providers to all Tieri residents and workers at Oaky Creek Coal. You can contact them on 1300 687 327.
Tieri considers the health and wellbeing of the community a priority. Due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic we have created the Tieri Covid-19 Hub. Please subscribe if you would like to receive a notification when important information is updated on this site.