7 Tips to Keep Your Mental Health in Check During Isolation, According to Brain Experts

Right now, our lives have been turned upside down and inside out—or at least, that’s what it feels like. While most of us are still allowed to leave our homes for essentials and outdoor exercise, staying indoors away from people most of the time isn't exactly doing wonders for our mental health. “Isolation by its very nature can be harmful to our mental wellbeing," says Sara Davenport, health expert and author of Reboot Your Brain ($18). "We humans are creatures that blossom when in close contact to others. We like to live in groups; we thrive together. The touch of a human hand, and the attention and love of another being is what, for most of us, gives point to life and a reason for existence." She goes on to say that separation and isolation can destroy our spirit and cause us to feel stressed, so it’s unsurprising that the mere thought of a prolonged period of isolation can have a negative impact on our wellbeing...

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