{"id":6845,"date":"2020-03-25T12:54:30","date_gmt":"2020-03-25T16:54:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/?p=6845"},"modified":"2024-12-17T17:14:40","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T22:14:40","slug":"social-isolation-and-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/social-isolation-and-mental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"The Human Species and Social Isolation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The Human Species and Social Isolation:<\/span><\/span><\/strong> <em><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">How a hiatus from social contact affects our mental health<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">To adhere to the recommended safety protocols of social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, our \u201cnew normal\u201d means familiarizing ourselves with discontinuing close contact with others. Although this precaution should flatten the Coronavirus curve, <\/span><\/span><em><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">what does this mean for our culture\u2019s mental health, now shaken by the lack of social stability?<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Generally speaking, humans are a social species, hard-wired for connection. Group settings like classrooms, concert venues, houses of worship, and sporting arenas share a common camaraderie and cohesiveness that connects us all; a term sociologist \u00c9mile Durkheim coined \u201ccollective effervescence.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Now forced to stay away from one another, social contact no longer safeguards against the negative effects of stress. But there\u2019s good news: even if you don\u2019t have someone in your physical proximity, the mere notion and reassurance of having someone to reach out to just in case you need them, is pivotal to your overall wellbeing.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Vulnerable Populations: <\/span><\/span><\/strong><em><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Those especially susceptible to the effects of social distancing<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The mental health effects of social distancing do not discriminate. However, particular populations are subject to very real vulnerabilities. Those who have a greater risk for exposure and contracting COVID-19, such as the elderly and healthcare workers, are more likely to experience mental health declines. During this crisis notorious for its scarcity of supplies, to add to the list, those at risk for mental health regression are those with: disabilities, specialized diets, preexisting mental health conditions, and people who require medical necessities, caregivers, or other accommodations.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Daily Impacts of Social Distancing: <\/span><\/span><\/strong><em><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">What\u2019s decreasing and increasing when it comes to our mental health?<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">What Decreases from Social Distancing: <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">As social avenues shut down, so does our social bonding hormone, oxytocin.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Since we are staying at home, our sensory stimuli are limited.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">As layoffs and furloughs become more and more frequent, our job security declines.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">When doors close to mental health programs and providers, available access to coping strategies also decrease.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">What Increases from Social Distancing: <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Vast viruses like COVID-19 create public health safety protocols, giving rise to disruptions of daily routines.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Those panicked by the pandemic have an escalation in their mindset, shifting from \u201cliving\u201d to \u201csurvival.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Increases in financial strain.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Fear intensifies. This includes fear for loved ones\u2019 health, fear of finding supplies, and fear of contracting the Coronavirus.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">An upsurge takes place of anxiety, depression, hopelessness, and loneliness.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Boredom, irritability, anger and frustration also grow substantially.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">As those afflicted with COVID-19 are on the rise, as is the stigmatization of those who have the virus.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Effective Solutions to the Effects of Social Distancing <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">So, what is the best solution to all of this? <\/span><\/span><\/em><strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Optimism<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Modesty works its magic in times like these. The pandemic is not only a test of character but a test of consideration for others. Only concern yourself with what you can control.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">This is also a time for altruism at its finest. To lift spirits, so far we\u2019ve seen people singing and playing instruments outside of apartment windows. We\u2019ve seen artists put on free, live-streaming performances. Celebrities are reading to children or watching their cancelled school plays.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Remember that those who look up to you <\/span><\/span><em><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">are<\/span><\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> watching. Be mindful of the actions and mindset you want younger generations to mimic during these trying times.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Connect, Communicate, and Build Your Virtual Community. <\/span><\/span><\/strong><em><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Technology to the rescue!<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Take this time to improve the quality of your relationships. Continue to express your emotions with others, and for the time being, replace real time socialization with texting, email, Skype, and Facetime. Sign-in to social media for solidarity, just be sure to limit your screen time.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Exercise Your Body and Your Mind! <\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><br \/>\nPut purpose into your life by following a daily routine and healthy lifestyle. Expand your endorphins by taking a walk or working out at home. Train your brain to express your innermost thoughts. For relief, try journaling or expressive writing. Download mindfulness apps for relaxation exercises. Gain gratitude by learning to appreciate the little things in life again.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Counselors Corner:<\/span><\/span><\/strong> <em><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Pointers from a professional<\/span><\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><br \/>\n&#8220;<\/span><\/span><em><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Problems we may be experiencing (e.g.: anxiety, depression) often thrive in isolation. These problems try to convince us that we are the only ones experiencing them. We encourage people to reach out to whoever they feel comfortable talking to.<\/span><\/span><\/em> <em><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">As challenging as not having in-person interactions can be, people are finding that there are many ways to make connections outside of their own thoughts. Aside from regular forms of connection via phone and video conferencing, people can look for other connections through reading, writing, nature, music, spirituality, art, etc.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> \u2014 <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Lisa Mooney, LMFT <\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><br \/>\nCounselor for Goodwin University<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Are you a Goodwin student looking to connect with a counselor?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><br \/>\nTelephone and video conferences are available to students by contacting Janet Concatelli in Student Affairs at 860-913-2043 or <a href=\"mailto:JConcatelli@goodwin.edu\">JConcatelli@goodwin.edu<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Also, feel free to contact Lisa Mooney, LMFT at <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">860-913-2395<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> or reach out via email at <a href=\"mailto:CounselingCenter@ihssbhc.org\">CounselingCenter@ihssbhc.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Human Species and Social Isolation: How a hiatus from social contact affects our mental health To adhere to the recommended safety protocols of social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, our \u201cnew normal\u201d means familiarizing ourselves with discontinuing close contact &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/social-isolation-and-mental-health\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">The Human Species and Social Isolation<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":36,"featured_media":6846,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_stopmodifiedupdate":false,"_modified_date":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1063],"tags":[268,926,924],"class_list":{"0":"post-6845","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"hentry","7":"category-university-news","8":"tag-featured","9":"tag-mental-health","10":"tag-social-distancing","12":"fallback-thumbnail"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How Social Isolation Affects Mental Health | Goodwin University<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"As social distancing becomes the norm to slow COVID-19, how will humans fare? 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