Abdul Khaiyom Jamilah Hanum
Department of Psychology, Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge & Human Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Malays J Med Sci. 2020 Jul;27(4):147-153. doi: 10.21315/mjms2020.27.4.14. Epub 2020 Aug 19.
COVID-19 and the Movement Control Order (MCO) may trigger a 'next wave' of mental health problems. However, the relationship is not linear. Human psychology also has an impact on the outbreak. Thus, proper strategies to manage human psychology, especially mental health, is very important to break the vicious cycle. This article aims to discuss ways to manage mental health using cognitive-behavioural approaches, mindfulness and spirituality. Specific cognitive-behavioural and mindfulness strategies are listed and suggestions to return to the foundation of human existence are discussed. By practising the cognitive-behavioural, mindfulness, and spirituality strategies described, we may enhance our acceptance, optimism and commitment to prepare for a 'new or renewed normal'.
新冠疫情与行动管制令（MCO）可能引发心理健康问题的“下一波”。然而，这种关系并非线性的。人类心理也会对疫情爆发产生影响。因此，采取适当策略来管理人类心理，尤其是心理健康，对于打破恶性循环至关重要。本文旨在探讨运用认知行为方法、正念和灵性来管理心理健康的方式。列出了具体的认知行为和正念策略，并讨论了回归人类存在根基的建议。通过践行所描述的认知行为、正念和灵性策略，我们或许能够增强自身的接纳度、乐观态度以及为“新的或恢复的常态”做准备的决心。
