"Being bombarded with media and the energy of other people can be taxing on one's mental health," said Lacrecia Dangerfield, EdD, LPC, a therapist in Tennessee. She suggests disconnecting for five to ten minutes a day to re-engage and refocus your mind while connecting with your body. "I have found it helpful to disconnect for 5-10 minutes at the end of a work day so that I can connect with myself and family," she told POPSUGAR. "It creates the opportunity to shift from work to home, especially during this pandemic."
Speaking of which, "hearing about COVID-19 on a constant basis can quickly become distracting and upsetting," said psychiatrist Nzinga Harrison, MD, co-founder and chief medical officer of Eleanor Health. "Try to find a balance between being informed and overloaded." Dr. Harrison recommended following a few credible news sources and unfollowing social media that triggers anxious feelings. "Pay attention to positive news developments instead of only focusing on the negative reports that make you feel fearful."