Now that public health authorities have recommended that people wear masks in public to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, communication has seen many changes and challenges over the last months.
When speaking to another person through a mask, what they’re seeing and what they’re hearing may not be in complete alignment, making it more difficult to understand and follow the course of the conversation. There might also be instances when the brain may try to convince an individual that they heard something that wasn’t said at all.
- This is called the McGurk effect.
The McGurk effect happens when the brain tries to resolve what it thinks it’s hearing with a sound that is closer to what it’s seeing.
- How to Improve Masked Communication
As a provider of professional counseling services in Delaware, we at More About You Inc. understand the importance of proper communication in effectively managing mental health. Here are some ways to improve masked communication.
- Add gestures to your words
- Practice proper projection
- We’re Here to Help
We aim to provide all our clients with safe and responsible counseling services that guide them as they cope with their behavioral conditions. We have a wide list of programs and psychiatric services in Delaware that you can choose from.
If you want more details about our behavioral health services in Wilmington, Delaware, please don’t hesitate to contact us, today!