"A key factor that allows us to turn adversity into an advantage is the extent to which we fully explore our thoughts and feelings surrounding the event." Our ability to identify our defense mechanisms and dive into our inner world will lead the way to how we can embrace life after a life-changing event as COVID-19. As mention in the article people who experience PTG would prefer not to endure trauma in their life if they can choose to, so this is not about romanticizing trauma but to embrace and accept it's an inevitable part of life. Often people who endured trauma feel surprised when experiencing a positive side effect. The elements of PTG reminds us of the resilience of human nature, trauma is one of the most psychological alliterating and defining events a person can endure, yet we can contemplate transformation out it.

Leny Bolivar Offers Advice on Mental Health During COVID-19 on Telemundo48

In a March 24th interview, Leny Bolivar, Director of ABC’s Children’s Mobile Crisis Team, offered mental health advice on “La Entrevistagram con Carlos Mauricio Ramírez,” Telemundo48’s Spanish language Instagram TV program.

Bolivar, who is a licensed psychotherapist, discussed the importance of looking after our mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. She offered practical advice on managing anxiety caused by quarantine and uncertainty over the future, emotionally supporting a loved one who has tested positive, and learning how to identify symptoms of stress, depression, and other mental health issues.

You can listen to the entire interview