Wellbeing Outfit on ABC Radio
"When change occurs that we can't control, that's unexpected, the natural instinct of the human mind is to get afraid. To put our alert system up until we feel comfortable and safe again".
Our Managing Director, Jono Nicholas, was a guest on the Nightlife program on ABC Radio discussing the psychological impact of the Covid-19 crisis. The interview provides insights into what happens in the brain when we are stressed/afraid, developing routines and structure in our day at this challenging time and why the government might taking the course of action it has chosen.
The whole interview is well worth a listen. Some highlights are outlined below:
How our brain responds when it comes to fear and stress (1:30 mins)
The emotional phases we are going through during this crisis and the two things that can help us feel more safe as a community (6:30 mins)
The importance of routines and structure in your day (10 mins)
The psychological reasons behind people adapting to the crisis/struggling at this time (26 mins)
Understanding the phases of the Covid-19 crisis and how we can best deal with it (31 mins)
The psychology behind gratitude and how it can to help us in times of high stress, and how we can help ourselves and our children at this time (41 mins)
https://www.abc.net.au/radio/melbourne/programs/nightlife/corona-anxiety/12104506
