The Global Achievers Issue 4/2020 | Page 39

I was interviewed on FACE-IT ON TimeTV on How to cope with depression during COVID-19 pandemic.

I just want to highlight what you can do to help you cope:

- [ ] Help other people, be kind, and compassionate

- [ ] If you’re feeling like you’re not coping, get professional advice

- [ ] Take a breath

- [ ] Be aware of negative thoughts and do not give them power

- [ ] Stay focused on the here and now, taking each day step by step

- [ ] Cut down or stop the behaviours that are fuelling your anxiety

- [ ] Chanel your anxious energy into action

- [ ] Limit or avoid unhelpful media and misinformation.

-Vicky Omifolaji

8 Ideas- Coping with depression during COVID19