{"id":4542,"date":"2020-11-11T10:30:16","date_gmt":"2020-11-11T17:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiegonewsdesk.com\/?p=4542"},"modified":"2020-11-16T14:19:33","modified_gmt":"2020-11-16T21:19:33","slug":"the-mental-health-toll-of-lockdowns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegonewsdesk.com\/?p=4542","title":{"rendered":"The Mental Health Toll of Lockdowns"},"content":{"rendered":"

Written by Riley Gould<\/em><\/p>\n

The coronavirus is one of the many viruses we can add to our list of contagions we live with. What we can not continue to live with, however, is being on a constant lockdown and being deprived of memories and human interaction.<\/p>\n

There are many things we can do to help make sure we remain healthy and not become dangerously ill. A healthy diet, stress management, sunlight, and positive interactions have all been shown to boost an immune system. Ways to stay healthy are sadly lacking in the media\u2019s current narrative of fear.<\/p>\n

The period of isolation and lockdown has been mentally and emotionally devastating for countless people. As a result, many are suffering from the vastly increased rates of suicide, loneliness, and substance usage.<\/p>\n

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The rising unemployment rate, coupled with the extended lockdowns is creating a major problem, that must be addressed. pic.twitter.com\/3VFyugrgSM<\/a><\/p>\n

— Supervisor Jim Desmond (@jim_desmond) October 27, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n