The health authorities of the Inca country provided recommendations for fans of the Peruvian team to “take care of mental health.”
This Friday, Peru and Chile play their first match within the framework of the Copa América USA 2024.
In this context, according to the Peruvian media El Comercio, the Ministry of Health of said country,
The director of the Mental Health Directorate (Dsame) of the Peruvian Ministry of Health (Minsa), July Caballero Peralta, pointed out that in this type of events, You can experience negative aspects before, during and after, such as anxiety and stress.
However, points out that watching the games also provides emotional benefits by fostering unity and provides an opportunity to learn to manage emotions and strengthen resilience.
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“During the 90 minutes, people usually take a break from our daily lives, putting aside worries to engage in a shared experience. Shout a goal for our team becomes a stimulus, and the endorphins derived from pleasure rise”, he assured.
Furthermore, she points out that if during Peru vs Chile you are accompanied by children and adolescents, the specialist highlights that parents and family members must act as emotional guides, explaining to them that “both victories and defeats “They are part of life, concepts that help us be more fit for existence.”
Furthermore, he highlighted the importance of paying attention to warning signs that could indicate a negative impact on people’s mental healthsuch as hyperventilation, excessive sweating, palpitations or sleep disturbances.
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