In the face of this sudden epidemic, Chengdu, a beautiful and leisurely city, pressed the pause button at 18:00 on September 1. How can we cope with the inner panic and anxiety and win this "psychological war" against the epidemic?

1.Rediscover Anxiety

In psychology, anxiety is defined as an unpleasant and complex emotional state, such as nervousness, discomposure, worries, etc., caused by an impending danger or threat.

2.What Causes Anxiety

There are many factors that cause anxiety, such as objective events (exams and job hunting, etc.), environmental factors, personality traits, coping styles, and so on.

3.How to Cope with the Epidemic Psychologically

(1) Try to Stay on a Regular Schedule

The sudden outbreak disrupted the rhythm of our daily life. In particular, the outbreak occurred at the beginning of the new semester, with some students already back in school and some still at home. As a result, we have to have classes online. To adapt to the new situation, we should maintain a regular circadian rhythm, including appropriate exercise and adequate sleep.

(2) Alleviate the Psychological Burden

In the face of major events that we cannot resist or change, we had better learn to face them calmly. During the anti-epidemic period, we should try our best to keep ourselves informed. While receiving effective information, we should try to avoid information overload, which may increase our psychological burden and anxiety. We should believe that the epidemic will eventually pass and our life will be back to normal.

(3) Maintain Positive Interpersonal Relationships

To maintain our physical and mental health during the epidemic, we need to keep an open mind and maintain positive relationships. We can communicate with family members, counselors, classmates, and others with our mobile phones to alleviate the negative psychological impact of the epidemic.

(4) Be Active to Make Our Life Meaningful

Be active and do things that interest us, such as reading, painting, cooking, music, sports, handicrafts, etc. to make our life meaningful and colorful.

4. Seek Professional Help When Necessary

If you have a negative psychological state that has affected your normal life, you must actively seek professional help. The Psychological Research and Counseling Center (PRCC) of Southwest Jiaotong University launched its appointment hotline for psychological counseling on September 1. From Monday to Saturday, we provide psychological counseling service for teachers and students.

The account number of Tencent chatting app for making psychological counseling appointment:1127403064

Counseling Hours:

Monday-Friday:

Morning:9:00-12:00;

Afternoon: 14:00-17:00

Evening: 18:00-21:00

Saturday:

Morning:9:00-12:00

Afternoon: 14:00-17:00

Let's join hands to fight the epidemic and tide over the difficulties together!