Stay optimistic and seek professional support

“The most prominent emotional response of people who have been in close contact with patients is anxiety; everyone should live regularly, strengthen rest, and improve physical resistance under realistic conditions that have not yet been determined; actively seek psychological support and professionalism without increasing the psychological burden help”

Stay optimistic and seek professional support

Under the combined effect of epidemic situation, disease, life, personal character foundation, work and social and interpersonal relationships, a small number of people who have close contact with patients with pneumonitis infected by the new coronavirus may also have psychological behavior problems.

Yesterday, Professor Li Qiang, chairman of the Tianjin Mental Health Association and director of the Department of Social Psychology of Nankai University, said in an interview with reporters that everyone must believe in modern science, strengthen trust in government and medical staff, and follow the requirements of isolation or observation. Be fully prepared for daily adjustments. Li Qiang said: “On the premise of protecting yourself and others, you can master some disease and psychological related scientific information and knowledge, cultivate a positive and optimistic attitude, take the initiative to divert attention or seek support, and obey the epidemic prevention Control the overall arrangement. ”

Li Qiang said that the most prominent emotional response of this group of people is anxiety. Under the control of anxiety and depression, the “mindset” of looking at things will also change. Under such circumstances, vulnerable people may experience behavioral suppression reactions such as dazedness and daze in the early stage under great psychological pressure; under the control of anxiety and suspected emotions, they may appear to be over-cleaned and disinfected, inquire about disease-related information and even go to the doctor for medical treatment; Under the dominance of depression, behaviors such as reduced daily activities, unwillingness to interact with people, and laziness in personal life may appear. Some people also showed behaviors such as non-cooperation with isolated observation and tension with medical staff.

Li Qiang suggested that everyone should understand the possible outcomes of being infected or excluded, and be prepared accordingly. In the uncertain real situation, live regularly, strengthen rest, and improve physical resistance. Under the premise of not increasing the psychological burden, actively seek psychological support and professional help, such as calling a psychological hotline. For more serious anxiety, depression and other issues, professional grooming can be conducted after evaluation, including cognitive behavior correction, relaxation therapy, mindfulness meditation, Morita or Vipassana therapy. Those who have been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, and suspected disorders should receive treatment in specialized medical institutions. In addition to psychological intervention, corresponding drug intervention may be required, including various anti-anxiety drugs and antidepressant drugs.