By Maya Beninteso
The last few months have been trying for many individuals and, in the midst of much uncertainty, some may have been confronted with a rather distressing reality that their mental health has taken a steep decline.
Rapid Changes
Students have gone through a plethora of abrupt changes. They went from seeing their friends and loved ones almost everyday to seeing them through a screen. Extracurricular activities have been cancelled or shifted to online/socially distanced alternatives. The remainder of the school year was completed mostly remotely. The new transition has not necessarily been optimal for individuals’ mental health. In spite of the new normal, there are still ways to improve one’s mental health in time of isolation. While there are several techniques and options available, here are a few that are feasible, yet effective.
