10/06/2020
People can practice positive coping mechanisms now to help with their mental health in the future.
Rather than depending on substances like alcohol or caffeine, Koenen said, people should be practicing positive coping habits like taking a walk or meditating. She said it's also important to be aware of your emotions and reach out to someone if you need to.
Gold also recommends exercise, deep breathing, watching TV, or whatever you do to relax even if it's just for a moment or a short period of time.
"In the moment when you're trying to cope with a lot of stress and go back to work, you have to figure out a quick decompression technique," she said. "You really need to figure out what is comforting and what can sort of feel light for you and something relaxing."
Business Insider spoke with experts about how the pandemic and its varying impacts might affect people's mental health.