During the epidemic period of the new coronavirus pneumonia, some people will experience excessive anxiety, helplessness, pessimism, tension, grievance, avoidance, fluke, afraid to go out, blind disinfection, irritability, fear, anxiety, depression, disappointment, complaining, loneliness , Insomnia, and aggression. If the following symptoms occur, you need timely psychological adjustment or psychological crisis intervention, such as:

⑴ I always feel that the people I meet on the street are virus carriers. Even if I am fully armed, I have to keep my distance far away, afraid to approach, speak, or even breathe.

⑵ Sensitive to various physical discomforts of oneself, reaching a hypoxic state. If the body is slightly unwell, you will suspect that you are infected, and feel anxious. I want to see a doctor immediately and go to the fever clinic. After seeing the doctor, although the possibility of the disease was ruled out after a detailed physical and virological examination, I was still unable to calm down. I either doubted the examination result or worried about being infected again during the medical treatment.

⑶ People with compulsive characteristics will be more panicked during the epidemic. They repeatedly wash their hands and disinfect, but they still feel that they cannot be cleaned. Either do not go out, or wear a double-layer mask, protective clothing, and goggles. Arm yourself in strict accordance with the protective requirements of the infectious doctor before going out carefully. After the family returns home, be sure to ask them to take off their coats and still be outside, or even throw them into the trash can.

⑷ People who are overly anxious and fearful are prone to impulsive behaviors during medical treatment. In the state of isolation or diagnosis, excessive anxiety and fear can cause physical and mental harm to people.

So, how can the general public maintain their mental health?

⑴ Learn about the epidemic and related scientific protection knowledge from authoritative media, live a regular life, exercise moderately, read, listen to music, etc.

⑵ During the epidemic period, it is natural to have emotions such as fear, tension and anxiety, and there is no need to be overly nervous.

⑶ Positive psychological adjustment: Communicate with others more, encourage each other, support each other psychologically, and divert attention. Work and live with a positive attitude, pay attention to rest, relax yourself, and motivate yourself. You can adjust your emotions through breathing relaxation training, aerobic exercise, mindfulness meditation, and meditation. Don't adopt bad coping styles such as denial, avoidance and withdrawal, excessive dependence on others, accusations and complaints, transfer of emotions, tantrums, impulsiveness, etc. Reduce coffee intake, especially don't try to relieve tension through tobacco and alcohol.