COVID-19 Fatigue by Ashley Koza, LCSW, EAP Counselor, Sinnissippi Centers
Insurance Insights: Preventative Screenings by Anne Noble, Benefits Manager If you are struggling with mental health during these times, have increased stress, or feel overwhelmed please reach out. I am available in person or through virtual sessions to meet the needs of Crest employees: 815-732-3157 More and more I have heard clients, co-workers, family, and friends talk about feeling tired. “I can - not wait for this to be done; I am tired of feeling tired.” Have you noticed yourself feeling this way? According to the American Medical Association, here are some signs of COVID fatigue and coping skills you can use to improve your mental health and energy. • Exhaustion • Physical and mental fatigue • Lack of energy • Feeling constantly overwhelmed, sad or helpless • The inability to complete daily tasks • Increased irritability • Reduced work performance • Isolating from others If you are feeling any one of these symptoms or a combination of the three this could lead to burnout. We are go- ing into our second winter under restrictions. With less sunlight and less time outdoors these symptoms could in- crease. Planning ahead to put self-care into our schedules will help us stay safe physically as well as take care of our mental health. Here are some daily self-care ideas to help promote health and wellness: • Research and try out new recipes this season • Take up self- or guided meditation/quiet time before your day begins or as a break in your day • Take a moment to assess your mental well-being • Do a self-check on your feelings • Listen to music and playlists geared to your mood • Catch up on your reading and consider starting a virtual book club with friends • Check out podcasts on topics that may pique your interest • Spend time with friends and family through whatever medium is best and safest • Connect with a mental health professional • Limit social media activity and news consumption • Exercise • Take a walk It is time to get back to preventative screenings. Covid-19 has caused many to not schedule check-up type appoint- ments. Our health and dental insurances are designed to help you keep your health in check without costing you much, if any, money out of your pocket. We have also recently learned that Forest City Diagnostic Imaging is of- fering mammograms. The benefit of going to Forest City for your mammogram is that if the test is diagnostic, our health plan will cover the mammogram at 100%. If a diagnostic mammogram is performed at any other in-network hospital, you will pay deductible and co-insurance. Contact Anne or Savannah in the Benefits Department for any questions about preventative tests, immunizations, or office visits.
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