Human beings are social creatures and it’s tough to live in isolation for prolonged periods of time. While there is a large focus on the economic and societal toll of COVID-19, it is important not to overlook how it's affecting everyone's mental health. Unprecedented events that cause collective fear and an upheaval of our normal routines may wreak havoc on our collective psyche. To help you manage your mental health during isolation, we discuss 6 ways you can stay active, connected, and take your mind off the effects of being in quarantine.

You may not know it, but your houseplants can provide therapeutic effects that can help reduce stress and help work through trauma. Studies have shown that “gardening can act as therapy for people who have undergone trauma". Specifically, the act of nurturing something, even if it is as small as a simple