The nation wide lockdown came into effect on 24th march 12:00 midnight and our country is still not been able to uplift it. During this unprecedented situation there were different sets of problems faced by different groups of our society, the age group 10-21 is commonly categorized as teenage group . Being a teenager is a long, slow process of growing away from your family. Yet young people are suddenly being thrust back into the heart of their families, whether or not they want to be. This group having the most aspirations and full of energy,having there adrenaline level at peek, were also locked inside their homes just like the others, their freedom were terminated and all they had to be within 4 walls figuring out how this quarantine can be made more productive and less lethargic.
STUMBLING BLOCK DURING LOCKDOWN:
The commensurating covid19 start resulting in the shut down of the institutions with the immediate effect which consequently leads to the major disturbance in the Students mindset. As before the outbreak they were preparing for exams or the new session with full efficacy but an indefinite break came in between caused a great disturbance in there day to days schedule .as a result of unclear vision of near future their time table gradually start causing restlessness and frustration .After the government or the concerned authorities issued guidelines the tension was released to some extent.No doubt they’ll be relying on digital tech more than ever before, which evidently seems tough chase for the authorities at the moment . although This is fine – but teenagers should still emphasise the need to get enough sleep, to learn new things, to respond to anything their teacher suggests , to be physically active and to have face-to-face time with the family.
RECUPERATE PERIOD:
After a few days there was lucidity about that this problem will persist for a long period of time so the need of the hour was to take serious steps towards keeping the teenagers engaged with some activities so that they do not feel unengadged . Institutions started with online classes , assignment and even some higher educational organizations arranged for WEBINARS, internships and online presentations.This problem was resolved quickly which was needed otherwise the teenage group already being the most vulnerable must have faced serious issues of mental health like stress, anxiety and other related issues . However this problems was faced by some teenagers despite of the steps taken but it was addressed within recoverable time.
a few precautions to reduce the stress, anxiety and other related issues, caused by this pandemic.
WHO suggests, to reduce the amount of news we are in-taking about COVID-19 and to only take news from reliable sources. BBC suggests, to have breaks from social media and mute things which are/can be triggering. Also suggestions were made to wash your hands but not excessively. For people with OCD and anxiety, being told to constantly wash your hands can be difficult to hear.
Decreasing Concentration was the issue with many of them as they were facing tremendous pressure due to lack of mental care heath .as in the normal working hours they are not aware of the mental health care requisites . young generation doctors of mental health care are also facing this havoc senerio for first time.
also not to neglect the physical health which we can enhance during this time can be done by- Exercising:which is one of the ways to keep your body fit and it also helps in reducing stress, anger and frustration. Also, practicing deep breathing or meditation are also great ways to reduce stress and anxiety.As we are staying home and looking at the same four walls in our house everyday, it is quite easy for our minds to fluctuate and think about things which are of less importance which often called as overthinking by the people,increasing tension. To avoid this situation of over-thinking, one can engage themselves into doing something productive.
During this adverse time of pandemic , being productive or self motivated is a good idea but somewhere it can also put more pressure in one’s mind because it normalyy is abstract process. Remember, being productive is a choice and not a necessity. We are not bound to do things which others tend to do as we are one a kind and do things which makes us happy.
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