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General practice folk – be kind to thyselves
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General practice folk – be kind to thyselves
Thursday 16 April 2020, 03:56 PM

The message for health professionals is to be kind to yourself
Protecting yourself from COVID-19 so you can keep caring for others is a major focus for health professionals in this one-ina-century crisis. Auckland psychiatrist Tony Fernando says the focus must also be on self-care. Dr Fernando has a special interest in self-compassion and self-care
for health professionals. He shares some tips on how to be kind to yourself amid the COVID-19 pandemic with Fiona Cassie
Get a good night’s sleep
“Having good sleep will keep the mind and body fitter for whatever challenges you face the following day.”
Try to keep