Depression

Depression is a micro social issue and it is not only in Sri Lanka but also all over the world.
When the coronavirus barreled into our lives in March 2020, it set off a flurry of changes in our
homes and workplaces. For many people, it meant adapting to new routines, keeping face
coverings close at hand, and hunting on store shelves for hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes.

Our social lives turned upside down. Stay-home orders meant that a night out, family activities
and so much more had to look a lot different. And even as restrictions have been slowly lifted,
what we are able to do still has not gotten back too “normal” as we continue to deal with the
ripple effects of this COVID-19pandemic.

By this point, some of us have had it- right up to the tops of our face masks. This new way of life
may be making some of us feel bad – anxious, exhausted and worried for our families and
friends. During this lengthy pandemic, it is important to keep close tabs on your own mental
health. You’ll want to watch for warning signs that “quarantine fatigue” might be changing the
way you think or feel.

Worries about the pandemic and the changes it has brought to our lives can be overwhelming.
Social distancing and limiting how we interact with people can bring on stress and loneliness.
While these feelings of sadness can affect anyone, some people may respond more strongly to
this kind of stress.

If we are feeling depressed, We can spend time with our family or can do your hobby.
Meditation also good to manage the depression. There are many types of therapy used in
depression treatment include cognitive, Behavioral, interpersonal and psychodynamic therapy.
There is no one not alone on this journey. Stay positive. If you are feeling depressed and need to
talk to someone about it, mental health resources are just a phone call away.