If you have to stay at home, it is important to stay mentally and physically well. This page provides advice and resources to help you look after yourself during this period.
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It is important to adjust to your temporary situation by managing your time effectively. While it may be tempting to chill out and get started on a Netflix marathon,Ìýit is important to create a routine for yourself. This can help to provide structure to your time and separate different commitments like studying, preparing for university, working, and relaxing.ÌýÌý
Some people will find it useful to create a schedule blocking out periods of theÌýday for certain tasks and activities.ÌýTime management or timetabling apps or websites may be useful for this.ÌýÌý
Remember that although you may be alone, it doesn’t mean you are on your own. It’s important to stay in contact with your support network of friends and family and you can do this through video and audio calls.ÌýYou might want to catchÌýup orÌýdo an activity together.
Stay entertainedÌý
The days might start to get a bit more mundane as time goes on, but there is plenty out there to keep you entertained.Ìý. You can always get crafty, watch a documentary on something you've never heard of beforeÌýor discover some new music.ÌýÌýÌý
Take aÌýÌýand explore a wide range of global museums’ amazing collections. You could explore theÌý, travel over to theÌýÌýin Melbourne,Ìýand thenÌýto theÌý, New York – all from the comfort of your own room.
StayÌýin the loopÌýÌýÌý
Podcasts can provide a sense of inclusion and belonging, as well as keep you up-to-date and informed across a huge range of topics. AtÌýÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê,Ìýwe have curated our own range ofÌýpodcasts, or you could check outÌýÌýfor music andÌýtalk shows.ÌýÌý
Similarly, news platforms are great sources of interesting podcasts:Ìý,Ìý, ,ÌýandÌýÌýare great sources of diverse and wide-ranging podcasts across many topics.ÌýÌý
Stay wellÌý Ìý
Make sure to keep your body and brain active,Ìýeven from the comfort of your room. To keep your body moving even in a small space, you could try out some online yoga, fitness classes, orÌýpilates. There are many sites andÌýorganisationsÌýoffering both free and paid-for classes, you could start with theÌý.ÌýÌýÌý
Your mind is just as important as your body, and Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê is here to support you with yourÌýmental health and wellbeing. If you are struggling, you can get support from our advisers through a same-day appointment.ÌýIn addition, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Student Support and Wellbeing ServicesÌýhave compiled a wide range of resources to support your mental health and wellbeing, including digital resources and apps.Ìý
There are also many resources from UK charities with expertise in mental health. Try the following websites for a wide range of online resources and advice:ÌýÌý
Mind
TheÌýUK mental healthÌýcharity Mind provides resources on how to cope with periods of isolation or quarantine.Ìý
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Student Minds
The charity Student Minds provides support and resources for those with existing health conditions, struggling with social distancing or having experienced xenophobia.Ìý
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The Mix
UK charity The Mix provides free, confidential support for under-25s online, via social mediaÌýchannelsÌýand mobile.ÌýÌý
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Anxiety UK
Anxiety UK has created many resources and advice to support those with anxiety.ÌýÌý
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OCD-UK
OCD-UK has put together advice for those with OCD amid COVID-19.ÌýÌý
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BeatÌý
The UK's eating disorder charity, Beat, has advice for those with eating disorders and COVID-19.Ìý
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Every Mind Matters
The NationalÌýHealthÌýService (NHS)Ìýhas developed Every Mind Matters, providing extensive information about looking after your mental health and wellbeing.ÌýÌý
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Stay awareÌýÌý
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê has extensive information and guidance on living safely with respiratory infections including COVID-19.
Find out more about Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê’s response, and access resources and information.
The UK Government website provides up-to-date informationÌýand advice on respiratory infections including COVID-19.ÌýÌýÌý
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