Mental Health Tips During Quarantine

We believe comfort is about more than what’s touching your skin–it’s about feeling comfortable in your skin. That’s why in support of our ongoing initiative, MeUndies Gives, we partnered with This Is My Brave, an organization that is working toward ending the stigma surrounding mental health through storytelling to encourage self-discovery and self-worth.

On October 8, MeUndies and This Is My Brave held a panel discussion with special guests on Instagram Live to talk about the effects social isolation has had on mental health. 

One of our guests, Dr. Kya, spoke about how social isolation has affected children and young adults significantly with social distance learning, wearing masks to school, being away from grandparents and high-risk family members, being kicked off campus, losing their jobs, and so much more. If there’s one thing we are certain about, it’s that 2020 has been a challenging year for all of us. 

“If you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed, know that you’re not alone. Be comforted by that.”

–Dr. Kya

Here’s a recap of our mental health panel discussion with some helpful tips on how to take care of yourself and your mental health:

Tip #1

“Schedule self-care time like you do with meetings for work.”

This one is huge. Dr. Kya talked about how your self-care and your mental health should be prioritized as much as your work. Before you can be present for others, you must be present for yourself.

Tip #2

“Plan things to look forward to, like picnics, hikes, and activities that are social distance-friendly.”

Mental Health Advocate Lauren Jordan discussed ways we can still look forward to things during this time. Being outdoors is a great way to intentionally go offline and focus on ourselves and time with others.

Tip #3

“Look at your life, and pick out things that are funny. Laughter is the best medicine, and you don’t need a copay.”

Laugh Therapist Vernard Hines focuses on the importance of therapy while also finding humor in everyday things. Sometimes laughing out loud is absolutely necessary. LOL, 2020. See? We feel better already.

Tip #4

“Remember to honor the past versions of yourself, but never stop trying to be the best version.”

Mental Health Advocate Caylen McDonald is a strong believer in evolving through learning. It’s important we value the things we learned in our past life to recognize how we improve in the future. 

World Mental Health Day is October 10, but you can focus on your mental health 365 days a year. Your stories and your bodies are not one-size-fits-all, and yours is worth celebrating.