Tag: Quarantine
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Many people have experienced worsening mental health since the COVID pandemic began. Many others struggled even before. But I came across an interesting article today about a very innovative program in Zimbabwe that just might have the solution. It’s called the Friendship Bench: This is a community-based psychological treatment programme…
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+ Anxiety, BBC, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Depression, Mental health, Quarantine, Talk therapy, Therapy, Volunteering+
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One of the benefits of not travelling in 2020 has been discovering what’s right around me. I’ve made more new friends this year than in the prior 5 years combined. I find myself actually (perish the thought!) saying hello to neighbors! We’re even exchanging baked goods like something out of…
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+ Exercise, Friends, Gym, Motivation, Neighbors, Quarantine, Stay home, Strength training, Weightlifting, Workout+
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Tremendous 