"This is the time for a compete commitment to global solidarity with all people with mental health difficulties and psychosocial disabilities. Whether or not we live where there are physical distancing measures, strong social support is needed now, both to prevent the mental health consequences of COVID-19, and to actively care for everyone with mental health problems across our single world"
“Understanding the great impact that the language of the media has on spoken language and everyday vocabulary, LRT pays special attention to the language used in radio and television programs, as well as on the news portal LRT.lt. We want it to be correct and understandable, and the terms used are accurate. Therefore, we join the international initiative "Mind the Gap" and take into account the recommendations of specialists to change the term "social distance" harmful to people's mental health to "physical distance”
"While physical connection might be dangerous, social connection will help us survive. Let's promote social solidarity during COVID-19"
"Inequality, racism and sexism must be part of the past."
"All social exclusion attacks Human Rights and is a virus that (also) needs to be tackled."
"While you shouldn’t hug her, You can embrace her spirit."
"Social connections are vital for everyone’s physical and mental health."
"Physical distancing is the proper couplet of words, as it is that which matters, not the distancing of social contact. Keeping in touch with each other is an absolute imperative at this difficult time."
"This time of uncertainty along with distancing measures for slowing the spread of COVID-19 has terribly impacted the mental health of people worldwide. So it goes without saying that it is specially detrimental for the well-being of people with mental health problems. It is now fundamental to ensure the inclusion of people with mental health problems in all response plans, both long-term and short-term."
"Humans are social beings."
"We are in this together, making sacrifices together and together we stand in solidarity to do whatever it takes to protect each other."
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