With work, schools, governments, churches, sports, and special events taking dramatic steps to slow the coronavirus’ spread, daily routines are disrupted, and increased social isolation is an unfortunate reality for millions of people across the country. Whether you’re working from the kitchen table or caring for a loved one during the pandemic, clinical psychologist Andrea Graham, Ph.D., in a conversation with Fox News, recommends healthy ways to cope with social isolation and stick to a routine during these unprecedented, trying times. FOX NEWS: What are some healthy ways for people to cope with social isolation during the ongoing outbreak? Keeping a positive mood is helpful, which can be supported by talking with family and friends and doing activities you enjoy. FOX: From a medical perspective, why does continued isolation affect mood and mental health?

Source: Fox News March 16, 2020 14:48 UTC