A lot of people are alone right now, but we don’t have to be lonely. We’re all in this together.<\/p>\n
While you may be physically separated from friends, family members, and other loved ones, it has never been more important to maintain those social connections. Social connections are an opportunity to seek and share support, talk through difficult feelings, share a laugh, keep up-to-date with loved ones, and help each other cope. This pandemic is a lot for one person to deal with on their own. While measures like physical distancing and self-isolation are necessary to slow the spread of the virus, the physical separation can amplify a lot of challenging emotions like loneliness and fear.<\/p>\n
Think about the different ways to connect that are most meaningful for you. For example, you might prefer a video chat over a phone call, or you might prefer to text throughout the day rather than one set time for a video call. Then, work with your social networks to make a plan. You might video chat with your close friends in the evening and phone a family member once a week.<\/p>\n
Remember to be mindful of people who may not be online. Check in by phone and ask how you can help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"template":"","faq_groups":[],"class_list":["post-77","faq","type-faq","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n