PSYCHOLOGY OF FEAR IN A PANDEMIC with Sacha Khan MSc

05/05/20 • 76 min

How is Global Psychology being affected by the COVID pandemic and how can we re-frame the situation to emerge with positivity? I speak with Cognitive Behavioural Therapist Sacha Khan about the possible psychological effects of fear and isolation and we discuss ways to change perspective for a happier future.
Show notes

Difference between anxiety and fear
Placebo and nocebo effects and the portrait of pandemic presented by media
Empowering by means of fear vs. facts and Swedish approach to handling pandemic
Kinds of responses to fearful trigger
CBT psychotherapy in a nutshell, the ABC model
Ways of reframing the negatives of the pandemic
Isolation and loneliness
Breathing techniques to work with anxiety
Real change of behaviour happens when we're feeling good about it
Benefits of meditation and practical advice on how to get started
Lifestyle advice on how not to lose grip of reality
The psychology of the police nanny state

Sacha Khan: http://sachakhan.co.uk/

Difference between anxiety and fear
Placebo and nocebo effects and the portrait of pandemic presented by media
Empowering by means of fear vs. facts and Swedish approach to handling pandemic
Kinds of responses to fearful trigger
CBT psychotherapy in a nutshell, the ABC model
Ways of reframing the negatives of the pandemic
Isolation and loneliness
Breathing techniques to work with anxiety
Real change of behaviour happens when we're feeling good about it
Benefits of meditation and practical advice on how to get started
Lifestyle advice on how not to lose grip of reality
The psychology of the police nanny state

Sacha Khan: http://sachakhan.co.uk/

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