Mental Health Challenges for COVID-19 Responders

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What can be a consequence of dealing with COVID-19-related stigma and discrimination?

Fear for your own and loved ones' safety (correct)

Increased motivation to work

Enhanced well-being

Improved physical symptoms

What is a physical symptom of stress?

Low motivation to work

Disengaging from religious/spiritual practices

Difficulty sleeping (correct)

Increased productivity

Why is it essential to look after yourself during the COVID-19 response?

To sustain your well-being over a long period (correct)

To maintain a high level of productivity

To ensure a short-term response

To avoid taking breaks

What should you do if stress is consistently stopping you from doing your daily activities?

Seek professional support Signup and view all the answers

What can help you identify your own signs of stress?

Reflecting on your physical symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What is the metaphor used to describe the importance of self-care?

A car needs fuel to drive Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested way to introduce yourself during a response?

Clearly state your name and role Signup and view all the answers

What should you avoid when making eye contact?

Staring at the person Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if someone speaks a different language from you?

Access an interpreter or family member Signup and view all the answers

What was Mohammad's immediate solution to get food?

Contact a local NGO or food bank Signup and view all the answers

What might be a risk of begging for food according to the passage?

Infection Signup and view all the answers

Why should you maintain physical distance during a response?

To reduce COVID-19 infection Signup and view all the answers

What is a physical reaction of stress mentioned in the passage?

Difficulty sleeping Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you're wearing personal protective equipment such as a mask?

Try to have a photo of yourself attached to your clothing Signup and view all the answers

Why should you confirm that the person is comfortable speaking with you?

To ensure the person is comfortable with your gender or role Signup and view all the answers

What is a first step in supporting people experiencing stress?

Encouraging them to think of something they can do to feel better Signup and view all the answers

What is a behavioural reaction of stress mentioned in the passage?

Lack of motivation Signup and view all the answers

Why did Mohammad decide to grow his own food?

Because it would provide food for the future Signup and view all the answers

What is a sign that someone is experiencing serious distress?

They are shaking and crying Signup and view all the answers

What should you do first when encountering someone in serious distress?

Make sure that you, the person, and others are safe from harm Signup and view all the answers

How should you introduce yourself to someone in serious distress?

Introduce yourself clearly and respectfully, stating your name and role Signup and view all the answers

What should you avoid doing when dealing with someone in serious distress?

Shouting at the person or physically restraining them Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to take preventative measures against COVID-19 infection?

To protect yourself and others from infection Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of offering practical comfort and information?

To help the person in distress feel safe and comfortable Signup and view all the answers

What might increase the workload of those working in refugee camps during the COVID-19 pandemic?

The departure of other agencies Signup and view all the answers

Why might people with disabilities face barriers in accessing COVID-19 information?

Inaccessible information formats Signup and view all the answers

What is a specific challenge for people living in refugee camps and informal refugee and migrant settings?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What might affect the coping mechanism of refugees and displaced people during the COVID-19 pandemic?

The loss of home, community, loved ones, or livelihoods Signup and view all the answers

What is a concern for people living in institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Risk of abuse and/or neglect Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the resources provided by the Irish Hospice Foundation and UNICEF?

To support people coping with grief and loss Signup and view all the answers