As we come to the end of the year, I wanted to reach out personally and say thank you to for what you have done to save lives and hold your team together.
While hope is on the horizon, stress and depression for the residents is at an all-time high. Here are three strategies you can use to help your resident’s mental health during the holidays:
- HELP RESIDENTS GET OUTSIDE
Even if it is only for five minutes and alone, helping residents get outside and sit in the sunshine can be a mood booster. - VIDEO CHATS
Assist with scheduling a video chat visit with family. Many residents have never felt more alone, and a video chat with family members will help them feel connected. - MENTAL HEALTH CHECKUP
Residents may benefit from a mental health checkup. We get annual physicals, and we should do the same for our minds. Refer residents to your facility psychologist who can assess for mental health issues that may have recently developed.
Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday. We are all in this together!
Dr. Joshua Williams
Pacific Coast Psychology Group, Inc.