3. Agenda
Potential symptoms linked to stress.
What is Stress?01
CoVid-19 Rough Review Statistics
What is Global Pandemic?
02
Pandemic Stressor Different Reactions of Stress Cause by Pandemic
How Global Pandemic Cause Stress
03
How to manage stress caused by Pandemic
Managing Stress During Pandemic
04
4. What is STRESS?
the body’s response to any physical or
emotional changes in life
the reaction people have to excessive
pressure or other types of demand
placed upon them. It arises when they
worry that they cant cope.
enables our body to adapt to the
multiplicity of positive and negative
events that we experience, like a birth,
marriage, loss of employment, etc
6. Potential Symptoms linked to STRESS
Psychological & Emotional
Symptoms
Virus-related worries & insecurity
Feelings of being overwhelmed by
events
Self-verbalization that does not
always reflect reality
Negative vision of things or daily
events
Feelings of discouragement,
insecurity, sadness, anger, etc.
7. Potential Symptoms linked to STRESS
Behavioral Symptoms
Difficulty in concentrating
Irritability, aggression
Crying
Withdrawal, insularity
Difficulty in taking decisions
Increase use of alcohol, drugs or
medication
9. Global Pandemic
Pandemic is defined as the “worldwide spread of a new disease”
such as Corona Virus Disease 2019(COVID-19) which is caused by
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 ( SARSCoV2)
.
On March 11,2020 WHO declared COVID 19 as Global Pandemic.
10. CoVid-19 Statistics
Puerto Princesa
Total Confirmed – 118
Death – 1
Recoveries - 116
Active Cases – 1
Palawan
Total Confirmed – 439
Death – 4
Recoveries – 420
Active Cases – 15 (11-Balabac, 1-PPC, 2-Cuyo, 1 El Nido)
12. How Global Pandemic cause STRESS?
• Social Distancing
• Self-Quarantine
• People are isolated one from
others socially.
• Unemployment, morbidity rate increase
day by day
• Panic spread among people.
• Lockdown extends and economy
down due to less productivity.
13. Pandemic Stress can sometimes cause the
following things:
Fear and worry about your own health and the health of
your loved ones, your financial situation or job, or loss of
support services you rely on.
Changes in sleep or eating patterns. Difficulty
sleeping and concentrating.
Worsening chronic health problem. Worsening of
mental health conditions.
Increased use of tobacco, and/or alcohol and
other substances
14. How you respond depends on your background, support system, and
the community you live in. People who may respond more strongly to
the stress of a crisis include:
• Older people and people at higher risk (chronic disease)
• Children and teens
• People who are helping with the response, like doctors, healthcare
providers and first responders
• People who have mental health conditions, including problems with
substance use.
Everyone reacts differently to stress in Global
Pandemic.
15. Everyone reacts differently to stress in Global
Pandemic.
People who have lost their jobs, had their works hours reduced, or
had other major changes to their employment
People who have disabilities or developmental delay.
People who are socially isolated from others, including people who
live alone, and people in rural or frontier areas.
People in some racial and ethnic minority group
people who do not have access to information in their primary
language
People experiencing homelessness
People who live in congregate (group) settings.
18. Stress Management in Times of Global Pandemic
1. Mindfulness activities Mindfulness is a type of meditation
in which you focus on being
intensely aware of what you're
sensing and feeling in the moment,
without interpretation or judgment.
Practicing mindfulness involves
breathing methods, guided
imagery, and other practices to
relax the body and mind and help
reduce stress
19. Stress Management in Times of Global Pandemic
2. Take a Break
“You need to take a break before you
break”
When we do take care of ourselves, we
see benefits to our physical and mental
health, performance and productivity
20. Stress Management in Times of Global Pandemic
3. Focus on your health
The greatest wealth
is health.
21. Stress Management in Times of Global Pandemic
4. Stay Connected
Keeping a distance but
staying connected.
23. How to Cope-Up with Job Stress and Build Resilience
During the Covid19 Pandemic
• Recognize the symptoms of stress you may be
experiencing.
24. How to Cope-Up with Job Stress and Build Resilience
During the Covid19 Pandemic
Know the common work-related factors that can add to stress during a
pandemic:
• Concern about the risk of being exposed to the virus at work
• Taking care of personal and family needs while working
• Managing a different workload
• Lack of access to the tools and equipment needed to perform your job
• Feelings that you are not contributing enough to work or guilt about not being
on the frontline
• Uncertainty about the future of your workplace and/or employment
• Learning new communication tools and dealing with technical difficulties
• Adapting to a different workspace and/or work schedule
25. How to Cope-Up with Job Stress and Build Resilience
During the Covid19 Pandemic
Tips to build resilience and manage job stress
• Communicate with your coworkers, supervisors, and employees about job stress
while maintaining social distancing
• Identify those things which you do not have control over and do the best you can
with the resources available to you
• Increase your sense of control by developing a consistent daily routine when
possible — ideally one that is similar to your schedule before the pandemic
Remind yourself that each of us has a crucial role in fighting this pandemic.
Remind yourself that everyone is in an unusual situation with limited resources.
Stress comes and goes on its own, depending of what factors are involved.
Stress occurs when PRESSURE IS GREATER THAN the RESOURCES.
It is what we feel when we think we’ve lost control of events.
Stress can impact your body, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors- it can effect so much!
Stress comes and goes on its own, depending of what factors are involved.
Stress occurs when PRESSURE IS GREATER THAN the RESOURCES.
It is what we feel when we think we’ve lost control of events.
Stress comes and goes on its own, depending of what factors are involved.
Stress occurs when PRESSURE IS GREATER THAN the RESOURCES.
It is what we feel when we think we’ve lost control of events.
Stress can impact your body, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors- it can effect so much!
Difference between Pandemic and Epidemic
Epidemic - Stress can impact your body, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors- it can effect so much!
Pandemic - (of a disease) prevalent over a whole country or the world.
As of November 9, 2020
Source: Local IMT & PDRRMO Palawan
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a new disease and what could
happen can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Public health actions, such as social distancing, can make people feel isolated and lonely and can increase stress and anxiety. However, these actions are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Coping with stress in a healthy way will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.
The Covid-19 pandemic may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in both adults and children. How you respond depends on your background, support system, and the community you live in.
Coping with .stress in healthy way will make you, the people you care about and your community stronger
list your intention for the day.
• use key phase or Mantra ( like chanting )
• Try a short meditation at a fixed time
• Integrate movement into your daily meditation.( breathing exercises, yoga)
• Engage yourself to creative work like Singing , Dancing , painting , writing ,cooking skills
• please avoid discussion about Covid 19 .
• conversation at least two times face to face with your loved one about topic other than Covid 19.
• Going out to take fresh air and sun light with all precaution.( wear face mask and put hand gloves ).In this time social distancing should be maintained and wash your hand with soap for 20 seconds back to home .
• Maintain healthy diet
• Boost your immunity by intake vitamins D , Vitamin C ,Animal proteins ,whole spices etc.
• Quit smoking and avoid alcohol and other drug .
• Maintain a healthy routine in a day.( sleep at least 7 hours )
•While physical/social distancing can inevitably lead to less physical contact with friends, family and cherished relationships, it does not mean that you have to socially isolate yourself.
Social networking like Whatup , group chat video call Facebook , Skype etc .
• Don’t isolate yourself .
• Please talk to your loved one and dear one daily to lessen your stress .
• Social distance means not to isolate yourself stay connected with social networks and maintain virtual relationships.
Whether you are going into work or working from home, the COVID-19 pandemic has probably changed the way you work. Fear and anxiety about this new disease and other strong emotions can be overwhelming, and workplace stress can lead to burnout. How you cope with these emotions and stress can affect your well-being, the well-being of the people you care about, your workplace, and your community. During this pandemic, it is critical that you recognize what stress looks like, take steps to build your resilience and manage job stress, and know where to go if you need help.
Feeling irritation, anger, or in denial
Feeling uncertain, nervous, or anxious
Lacking motivation
Feeling tired, overwhelmed, or burned out
Feeling sad or depressed
Having trouble sleeping
Having trouble concentrating
Feeling irritation, anger, or in denial
Feeling uncertain, nervous, or anxious
Lacking motivation
Feeling tired, overwhelmed, or burned out
Feeling sad or depressed
Having trouble sleeping
Having trouble concentrating
3. Increase your sense of control by developing a consistent daily routine when possible — ideally one that is similar to your schedule before the pandemic.Keep a regular sleep scheduleexternal icon.
Take breaks from work to stretch, exercise, or check in with your supportive colleagues, coworkers, family, and friends.
Spend time outdoors, either being physically active or relaxing.
Practice mindfulness techniquesexternal icon.
Do things you enjoy during non-work hours.
Everything that we are experiencing right now shall pass.
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.