Table 1.
Strategies to reduce the risk of mental health disorders of monkeypox outbreak.
No | Current advices |
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1 | It's important to limit the sources of stress: only use authorized sources of information and ignoring those that come through unofficial channels and uncontrollable sources. |
2 | Safe and healthy sexual practices and adequate knowledge of risks are crucial approaches to help prevent the spread. |
3 | Increasing immunity begins with a well-balanced diet and immune-booster foods that includes enough of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fluids and nutraceuticals. |
4 | Reduce the amount of time spent alone by increasing the amount of time spent communicating with friends, family members, and loved ones, even if they are physically apart from you. There is some evidence that engaging in activities like video chatting or group phone calls with members of one's family can assist to alleviate feelings of isolation and heightened anxiety. |
5 | Exercise and physical activities will reduce stress via effect of releasing hormones like endorphins. |
6 | Optimal conditions for sleeping and resting during outbreaks (8 hours). |
7 | Thinking optimistic and mindfulness. Which makes your future to be more clear and more healthy. |
8 | Avoidance of drinking alcohol, smoking and using unwanted medications or illegal drugs. |
9 | When you are infected, then avoid contact to pregnant, breast-feeding, young children, and immunocompromised people. |
10 | Practice regular hand hygiene and appropriate sanitary measures. |
11 | Avoid emotional overwhelm such as thinking about having the disease. |
12 | Considering spiritual and mental factors in order to acquire contentment and tranquility. |
13 | Training and preparation by necessary authorities to cope with post-traumatic stress issues, such as a severe outbreak of the monkeypox disease in a particular area. |
14 | Reducing the prevalence of mental health problems among groups directly impacted, such as health care professionals, isolated persons, or people at risk of infection. |
15 | To avoid the disease, complete preventive measures must be taken up, however it must also be done in such a way that obsessions are prevented. |