From anxious loneliness to meditation: a mental health self-care strategy to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic

Deguma, Melona C.; Lumayag, Charisma G; Villaganas, Mary Anne C.; Reyes, Niña Rozanne T. Delos; Deguma, Jabin J.

doi:10.1093/pubmed/fdab257

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“…The data from this research confirm that the mindfulness practitioners studied have experienced the same circumstances and have been negatively affected by the syndemic. However, the research also shows that the adoption of a different perspective and a relativization of the problems generated by the syndemic through mindfulness has been understood by many as an unprecedented opportunity not only to counteract many of the negative consequences for health but to channel the stress related to the syndemic and the experience of loneliness towards positive growth and greater resilience, confirming the thesis of Deguma et al [67].…”

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confidence: 77%

“…Although there is still not much research on this, it would be logical to think that "strict health protocols, in particular containment measures, may not be detrimental to mental health when one transforms his experience of anxious loneliness into an avenue of meditation practice as a mental health self-care strategy" [67].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Health and Mindfulness during the Syndemic of SARS-CoV-2: An Ethnographic Study

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SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) has caused physical and mental health problems for a large part of the population. In this context, the practice of mindfulness has become relevant due to its usefulness in channeling and mitigating these problems. The objective of this article is to know the implications of the practice of mindfulness in physical and mental health in this syndemic period throh the perception of its practitioners. To achieve this purpose, we conducted an ethnographic study with fieldwork in three mindfulness training and practice groups. The techniques used were participant observation, open interview and survey. Participant observation was carried out from October 2019 to November 2021. A total of 22 open interviews were conducted. In addition, 44 surveys were carried out on a total population of 54. From the first sessions, 45.5% stated that they had felt beneficial effects on their health, and 100% perceived benefits in different aspects of their mental and physical health. The techniques perceived as most effective were those that focused on the body and emotions. The usefulness of mindfulness in managing the problems derived from the syndemic was unquestionable for 95.4%. In addition, a strong correlation is observed between the time spent practicing mindfulness and the reduction in the impact of the syndemic on the health of the practitioners.

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confidence: 77%

Section: Scientific Evidence and Configuration Of The Imaginarymentioning

confidence: 99%

Health and Mindfulness during the Syndemic of SARS-CoV-2: An Ethnographic Study

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“…16 Currently, there have been publications where post-COVID symptoms management guidelines have been compiled for primary care providers (PCP) which include management for respiratory, cognitive and neurological symptoms, chronic fatigue, dysautonomia and anosmia. 17 The CAT options for COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 includes homeopathy which targets physical and mental problems, 17 yoga and stress management and lifestyle, 18 ayurveda, 19 herbal medicine, 20,21 green tea, 22 flavonoid, 23 meditation, 24 mindfulness, 25 acupressure and Liu Zi Jue Qigong, 26 acupuncture, 27 cognitive-spiritual hope and Taichi, 28 reflexology, 29 relaxation, 30 psychoeducation and mind-body complementary therapy 31 and Qingshu Yiqi decoction. 32 Although those complementary and alternative therapies mentioned above are promising the success to reduce the symptoms of COVID-19 as well as post COVID-19, varied mechanisms and targeted symptoms are specific considerations to choose STT in this community empowerment with its simplicity, self-guide protocols and flexibility to implement for the patients.…”

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Reducing symptoms severity in patient with COVID-19 and post COVID-19 patient using the Sujok Triorigin Therapy (STT) through community empowerment

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et al. 2023

J Community Empowerment for Health

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This study aims to determine the result of the Sujok Triorigin Therapy (STT) for reducing symptoms experienced by COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 patients through community empowerment. This study was a pre-experimental design without a control group. STT was provided by volunteers who had been specially trained. STT utilizes a specific therapeutic protocol such as massage, twist, needle, or color therapy on the palm and back of the hands, targeting the symptoms experienced by respondents. Respondents were measured on a symptom severity scale (Likert’s scale 1-5) before and after therapy. There are 7 respondents who were diagnosed positive for COVID-19 and 32 were post-COVID-19, with 16 men and 23 women ranging from 18 to 70 years and the most in the age are 41-50 years group. The symptoms experienced by respondents with COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 are mostly similar such as dyspnea and coughing. The average score of symptom severity reduces from 3.26 to 1.74. In conclusion, the results show that the STT provides effective therapeutic results for reducing symptoms in COVID-19 patients and post-COVID-19 patients through community empowerment. The symptoms experienced by respondents with COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 are mostly similar such as dyspnea and coughing.

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“…For example, telehealth services acted as a substitute for in-person health consultations (Fisk, Livingstone, and Pit 2020), and in-person group social activities pivoted to virtual forms in some circumstances. During periods of restrictions and lockdowns there was increased focus on forms of self-care such as practicing meditation and mindfulness at home (Deguma et al 2021), limiting news and social media exposure (Gao et al 2020;Stainback, Hearne and Trieu 2020), involvement in distraction activities (such as exercise, music or online yoga) and communicating with family, friends and colleagues about personal mental health concerns (Labrague 2021). Whilst the pandemic has led to new mental health promotion information recommending actions to manage mental health concerns, it is less clear to what extent particular forms of mental health self-care were adopted.…”

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Mental health self-care during the COVID-19 pandemic: A prospective cohort study in Australia

Griffiths

Pradipta

Collie

2022

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Pandemic public health measures have affected mental health for many people, resulting in varied approaches to mental health self-care. During 27 April - 26 July 2020, we surveyed a cohort of 1646 Australians, who were in paid employment prior to the pandemic, on changes in work, health, and managing their mental health concerns. Lifestyle changes were most the most frequently reported action to manage mental health concerns (78%), and were more common for women (OR=2.33, 95%CI=[1.82, 3.03]), and people experiencing recent work loss (OR=1.54, 95%CI=[1.04, 2.28]). Mental health self-care was more common for people experiencing psychological distress, or with pre-exisiting mental health conditions. Talking to friends about mental health, exercise and dietary changes, were more common for women and younger adults. Findings highlight potential benefits of reducing barriers to formal mental health services and supports during crises, particularly for people who less commonly seek help, and those experiencing psychological distress.

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From anxious loneliness to meditation: a mental health self-care strategy to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic

Cited by 7 publications

References 10 publications

Health and Mindfulness during the Syndemic of SARS-CoV-2: An Ethnographic Study

Health and Mindfulness during the Syndemic of SARS-CoV-2: An Ethnographic Study

Reducing symptoms severity in patient with COVID-19 and post COVID-19 patient using the Sujok Triorigin Therapy (STT) through community empowerment

Mental health self-care during the COVID-19 pandemic: A prospective cohort study in Australia

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