In this video, I go over some of the issues Covid-19 and quarantine/social isolation might cause as well as some of the ways to help you cope with this unique and difficult time. Remember: we are not alone. Many thanks to the healthcare and essential workers keeping everything running right now.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
English: 1 800 273 8255
Spanish: 1888 628 9454
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1 800 799 7233 or text LOVEIS to 22522
Activities you can do during quarantine:
San Diego Zoo animal cams
Virtual theaters
Learn something new:
- Mather Telephone Topics- With Telephone Topics, you simply call a toll-free number to listen to a wide range of interesting discussions and programs. Register online (https://www.mather.com/neighborhood-programs/telephone-topics) or call (888) 600-2560 to get started. Free of charge.
Listen to poetry: Listen to recordings of Allen Ginsberg and other poets on Phone-a-Poem, the 1970s Poetry Hotline (http://www.openculture.com/2013/05/phone-a-poem.html)
Move around: Below are links to exercise videos you can watch on your computer or phone.
Explore Live Cams: https://explore.org/livecams
Listen to Guided Meditations: https://www.uclahealth.org/marc/mindful-meditations
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Resiliency in the Time of Covid 19: Psychological First Aid- Laura McGladrey
Stress and Resilience For Coronavirus- American Mountain Guides Association
How to Build a "Psychological First Aid Kit"- Outside Online
The Risks of Social Isolation- APA
Covid 19 Stress & Coping- CDC
“Is social isolation getting to you? Here’s how to know — and what experts say to do.”- Washington Post
“The psychological impact of quarantine and how to reduce it: rapid review of the evidence” (2020) Brooks et al.
“Social Relationships and Mortality Risk: A Meta-analytic Review” (2010) Holt-Lunstad et al.
“Tips For Social Distancing, Quarantine, And Isolation During An Infectious Disease Outbreak” (2014)