Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
How can we stay mentally healthy in quarantine?
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Relaxing the mind

This position holds that relaxing the mind is key to staying mentally healthy in quarantine. It recommends practices such as mindfulness meditation, which calm the mind and keep a person grounded in the present — easing the stress and anxiety that isolation can bring.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Mindfulness meditation relaxes the mind and keeps us in the present
    Dealing with trauma is better than avoiding it. During these trying times it is best to be aware: The future is uncertain. The past is a series of mistakes. Embrace the present with mindfulness.
  2. Meditation helps relax people's minds to stay mentally healthy during quarantine.
    Sometimes we all need a break. Cut off from reality by adopting simple meditation principles that require nothing more than five minutes of silence. Meditation can help a person stay relaxed. Thus, people should practice meditation in order to maintain a mentally healthy condition during quarantine at home.