6 ways to take care of "mind" after a "shocking" incident
After experiencing the event Or even just continuously listening to news of various tragedies May cause our minds to fall We should know how to extract ourselves from those feelings. Before our state of mind is also worsened.
Dr. Kiattaphum Wongrajit, Director-General of the Department of Mental Health said that the incident caused by the human hand crisis that aims to kill Will interfere with a feeling of security and order By impact Even if they are not directly involved in the incident, this effect can also affect the general public. Therefore giving advice to both those who have experienced the events of relatives and those who follow the news of various tragedies as follows
6 ways to take care of "mind" after a "shocking" incident
- Take care of your own physical and mental health . To prepare to take care of the minds of those around them Try to eat Sleep, rest, exercise, and try to live as normal as possible.
- Focus on your own emotions, which can cause a lot of feelings in your mind. Take time to manage and help yourself and those around you through difficult times.
- Always observe changes in your mood and feelings. Changes in eating and sleeping feeling exhausted And mood changes easily Which is a sign of high stress levels If it is a child and a youth There will be worsening symptoms such as clinging to the caretaker, crying, or showing strong emotions
- Avoid receiving too much news from the media. Violence Including fake news and rumors May induce stress and mental health problems after a disaster
- Try to find ways to help you connect with friends and family. To help support emotional support through difficult times
- Increase conversations and keep in touch with others as you can. To express feelings Help talk to those around you, focusing on the strength of the person who can handle the difficulties.
However, if an abnormality is found Should be taken to see a psychiatrist at a hospital near the home. Or contact our free 24-hour mental health hotline 1323
