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The below articles on COVID-19 and Behavior Health Coaching provide a blueprint on how to best build an in-house intervention management and prevention program for organizations, public and educational institutions etc

Pandemics affect individuals and society on many levels, causing disruptions. Panic and stress have been linked to outbreaks. As concerns over the perceived threat grow, people start to exhibit anxiety-related behaviors, sleep disturbances, and overall lower perceived state of health. Individuals who are already under strain from other causes of anxiety or stress in the workplace or learning institutions may be particularly vulnerable to the effects of panic and threat.

Unfortunately, during the height of the pandemic, there were few pandemic specific mental health resources in place to service an increased reliance on online services.

Exposing yourself to a constant stream of negative information takes a huge toll on your mental health. Sticking to the facts and relying on scientific sources for information is the only way to maintain perspective.

Given that a serious viral epidemic can be unpredictable, life-threatening and difficult to control, many people fall into a state of stress.

Some Stressors include fear of infection, frustration, boredom, anxiety over inadequate supplies and information, financial loss and stigma around the ill.

How you might feel

- irritable, aggressive, impatient or wound up
- over-burdened
- anxious, nervous or afraid
- like your thoughts are racing and you can't switch off
- unable to enjoy yourself
- depressed
- uninterested in life
- a sense of dread
- worried about your health
- like you've lost your sense of humour
- neglected or lonely.


Note: Extreme cases can result in symptoms of post-traumatic stress and exhibit suicidal feelings.

How you might behave

- finding it hard to make decisions
- constantly worrying
- avoiding situations that are troubling you
- snapping at people
- unable to concentrate
- eating too much or too little
- smoking or drinking alcohol more than usual
- restless, like you can't sit still
- biting your nails
- picking at your skin
- being tearful or crying.

How you might be physically affected

- shallow breathing or hyperventilating
- you might have a panic attack
- muscle tension
- problems getting to sleep, staying asleep or having nightmares
- sexual problems, such as losing interest in sex or being unable to enjoy sex
- tired all the time
- blurred eyesight or sore eyes
- grinding your teeth or clenching your jaw
- headaches
- chest pains
- high blood pressure
- indigestion or heartburn
- constipation or diarrhoea
- feeling sick, dizzy or fainting.

Managing your emotions and feelings positively.

The need to improve mental health offerings into the workplace or classroom.

Studies show depression rates usually soar during pandemics. People become frustrated and frightened, putting pressure on their workplace or their educational institution to offer assistance in dealing with the emotional and psychological fallout of feeling trapped and somewhat helpless.

Many workers still feel isolated and afraid still after the pandemic has peaked.

Students feel anxious about interrupted studies, many of whom feel "powerless."

Many people's lives have been disrupted, they need a a voice that helps to reassure them, calm them and guide them through a difficult, challenging time of adjusting back to some state of normalcy.

Timely mental health care needs to be developed urgently.

In any biological disaster, themes of fear, uncertainty, and stigmatisation are common and may act as barriers to appropriate medical and mental health interventions. Based on experience from the COVID-19 outbreak, other past serious novel pneumonia outbreaks globally and the psychosocial impact of viral epidemics, the development and implementation of mental health assessment, support, treatment, and services are crucial and pressing goals for the health response to a pandemic.

Conclusions
The COVID-19 outbreak continues to spur fear on a societal level. On an individual level, it may differentially exacerbate anxiety and psychosis-like symptoms as well as lead to non-specific mental issues (eg, mood problems, sleep issues, phobia-like behaviors, panic-like symptoms). Organizations (large and small) are urged to spread sound infection control practices within their environment when they welcome their people back and also help them maintain civil, courteous, and rational communication. A low index of suspicion of mental distress also helps in early detection and treatment and can spare people much discomfort.

Organizational Holistic Approach to providing Total Personal Care and Support.
Yesterday's dated definition of organizational health was focused on physical health and safety. The missing key was ensuring people were provided the brain-mind-body care and support they required to be their healthy (mentally / emotionally and physically) best.

Today's Behavioral Health Coaching teaches employees and students alike skills that prepare them to weather challenging stressful days and environment changes. It stress-proofs them. Skills learned via a user-friendly, coaching model protect people from anxiety, stress, fatigue, emotional unbalance and other attacks to their health status. It also helps those who are affected and down to quickly and effectively recover. The cost savings to sponsoring organizations are huge plus it builds incredible trust and loyalty.

The growing message to employees and students today must be; “We know that dangers to our health can be anywhere, so we will help protect you and  if you need support, we will also assist you by providing the latest, scientific, behavioral-focused coaching as a prevention, diagnostic and self-management tool.”

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Behavioral Coaches and the increasing demand for their specialist services..
Given the global, COVID-19, coronavirus pandemic many of our graduates who have a healthcare background are establishing successful practices using a telehealth service delivery model to best meet the ever increasing demand for Behavioral Health services from local and international corporate and private clients.

Behavioral Coaches via telehealth / video  provide workers (working from home or in an office) an important personal connection, professional support and a means to progress their growth development.
 

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