The pandemic and social isolation bring great challenges and new concerns. Therefore, it is common to have negative feelings and emotions, such as fear, sadness, anger and loneliness, as well as anxiety and stress. Keeping that in mind, your mental health should be a priority. Here are some guidelines for you to face this phase in the healthiest way possible. I NEED MENTAL HEALTH CARE MENTAL HEALTH BOOKLETS HELP WITH ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS ON ABUSE AND VIOLENCE IN QUARANTINE For up-to-date information about the pandemic, we recommend the website Corona Virus - Ministry of Health. In it you can find information about symptoms and transmission of the disease, how to prevent contagion and the latest news on the subject.

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ABOUT The coordinator of the COVIDPsiq project, Prof. Dr. Vitor Calegaro, makes 8 recommendations for maintaining mental health and well-being in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The video is part of the RESILIEIGHT initiative, which consists of a program to reinforce resilience in order to promote mental health and prevent mental disorders resulting from stress and trauma situations. The video is intended for the general population in order to contribute to the maintenance of mental / emotional balance, and is not limited to the current context. The recommendations are based on several studies on disaster resilience, including the experience from the Kiss nightclub fire, and it comes from the author's doctoral thesis. RECOMMENDATIONS Keep a healthy body Physical exercise and the maintenance of healthy eating habits are directly associated with mental health. Respect your rhythms Respecting biological (food, sleep, menstrual and sexual cycle) and social rhythms (cycles of activity and rest, work and leisure, weekends and holidays) is essential for maintaining mental health. Focus on positive thoughts and emotions Resilient people tend to see the positive side of things; emotions color experiences, while thoughts give meaning to them. Have a purpose in life To have purpose, you must have life experience: experiment, invent, try, have clear and realistic dreams and goals. Cultivate healthy relationships Be tolerant, empathetic, avoid judgment and seek compassion; get rid of toxic relationships and seek to build a support network. Invest in internal resources Have a clean, active, attentive and prepared mind; feed your brain, develop skills and avoid information overload, reducing the use of cell phones and social networks. Accept and thank Live one day after another. Accept your defects, but know your qualities; accept what cannot be changed and change what is possible. Believe it Beliefs help to give meaning to life, because not everything is understood by reason.

Compartilhar RESEARCH Monitoring the evolution of post-traumatic symptoms, depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazilians WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE STUDY? During epidemic situations, there is an increase in psychological distress, related to the possibility of illness, death, infection to other people, social isolation and economic losses. However, the focus of research has been on combating the infectious agent, but mental health issues have been neglected. This study aims to investigate the evolution of symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety in Brazilian individuals during the COVID pandemic19, as well as associated risk factors. This seeks to document the increase in needs for mental health care, in order to provide subsidies for the planning and creation of services, at government or private level, to alleviate the resulting suffering. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? Anyone residing in Brazil, or a Brazilian living abroad, can participate. In the study, people will be grouped according to their occupation, including: We are a family owned and operated business. HEALTH PROFESSIONALS STUDENTS ESSENTIAL SERVICE WORKERS NON-ESSENTIAL SERVICE WORKERS RETIREES AND PENSIONERS Pesquisa: Pesquisa HOW WILL THE STUDY BE? Participation in the study consists of answering online questionnaires, which will include several questions about the mental and emotional situation in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The questionnaires will be applied in four moments: initial questionnaire, one month, three months and six months from the period of application of the first questionnaire. The questionnaires will be answered anonymously; however, an email address will be requested to enable the survey to be followed. Project Who we are I want to participate

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COVIDPSIQ GUIDELINES Mental health promotion booklets The Post Traumatic Violence and Stress Assistance Program (PROVE) produced some videos about the pandemic and mental health, learn more on the website. THE PROVE is an outpatient service of the Department of Psychiatry of the Escola Paulista de Medicina, which is part of the Federal University of São Paulo. It serves children, youth and adults who have developed Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after an event or experience of extreme violence. It aims to assist people diagnosed with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) in a multidisciplinary way. With brief clinical, psychotherapeutic and psycho-educational follow-up. Aiming at the functional recovery of each individual within their particularities. Click here to access it Handbook for coping with stress in times of a pandemic In the current situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is common to have negative feelings and emotions, such as fear, sadness, anger and loneliness, as well as anxiety and stress. The excess of news about the pandemic, the change in routine, physical distancing, and the economic, social and political consequences related to this new scenario can increase or prolong this emotional discomfort. In that regard, researchers and students of Postgraduate in Psychology gives PUCRS and the PUC-Campinas They joined with the aim of helping people to deal with this emotional discomfort, giving rise to the Task force PsiCOVIDa. The Brazilian Society of Pediatrics has prepared guidelines regarding COVID-19 in children, addressing topics such as: prevention, conduct when someone in the family is infected and how to talk to children about the pandemic. To access the booklet click here. During the suspension of academic and administrative activities, the Federal University of Santa Maria offers several services and tips for students and servers. Topics include study tips, cultural tips, mental health care and distance psychological support. For more information, click here. Collaborating researchers at the Center for Studies and Research in Emergencies and Disasters in Health (Cepedes/Fiocruz) produced three booklets that bring together mental health recommendations in the pandemic: 1) The first document, with general recommendations , warns that, although psychological problems are common in the current situation, not all of them are, in fact, diseases. Therefore, people should be aware: when symptoms persist, suffering is intense and begins to cause profound difficulties in daily life, it is time to seek specialized service and attention. However, it is often possible to prevent the risk of more serious complications through psychological care strategies, which begin by “recognising and accepting their fears and fears” and also include “keeping the socio-affective network active, establishing contact, even if virtual". Access this booklet by clicking here . 2) The second document is aimed at managers and health professionals . The various intervention strategies in mental health and psychosocial care stand out, which can and should be implemented before, during and after the epidemic. Access this booklet by clicking here . 3) The third document addresses children's relationship with the pandemic . “Isolation cannot be configured as an experience of abandonment; therefore, the emphasis on the playful dimension of contacts, providing, whenever possible, some form of play.'' Access this booklet by clicking here.

Mental Health Care In view of the calamity situation in which we find ourselves, several entities in Rio Grande do Sul that work in mental health are offering mental health care to health professionals and the general population. Click here to access it The TelePSI Project is an initiative of the Ministry of Health in partnership with the Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre. Offers psychological and psychiatric teleconsultation to manage stress, anxiety, depression and irritability. Health professionals, health students who are doing any professional practice, teachers of all levels of education and professionals in essential services can use this service. We are a family owned and operated business. At first, the attendant will explain the project and assess the mental health. According to the result, he will refer the interested party to a therapist, who will perform the best approach to the case. This will contact the patient and schedule the first teleconsultation. Click here to access it If you are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder, such as those listed below, seek help. Symptoms of depression : may include sadness, self-depreciation, guilt, lack of energy, changes in sleep, appetite or libido. Anxiety symptoms : may include restlessness or irritability, lack of concentration, accelerated thinking or unwanted thoughts, shortness of breath or rapid breathing, insomnia, excessive worry, dry mouth, fear, nausea, palpitations, feeling of impending or trembling tragedy. Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder : may include nightmares or flashbacks, flight from situations that recall the trauma, overreactions to stimuli, anxiety and depressed mood. The Unified Health System provides care for psychiatric illnesses, in Basic Health Units and Health Posts. However, it is important that you avoid exposing yourself to the virus. Therefore, check beforehand if there are medical services via internet or phone available in your region. The TeleSUS link is an excellent option, available throughout Brazil. If possible, prioritize social distance . The Psychosocial Care Centers (CAPS) have an open door policy, offering free and universal care, for those looking for psychological help and also for those who want help getting out of alcohol or other drugs. They are centers linked to the Unified Health System. They are present in most cities with more than 20 thousand inhabitants. Ideas of death, suicide, self-harm, suicide attempts are considered suicidal behaviors. If you are experiencing this, get help! Dial 188 - The Life Valuation Center (CVV) provides emotional support and suicide prevention, providing free and voluntary assistance to all people who want and need to talk, in complete secrecy by phone, email and chat 24 hours a day. You can also use the SAMU (dial 192) , as well as emergency rooms at local hospitals, health posts and emergency care units. YOU ARE NOT ALONE, SEEK HELP!

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