Coping with Isolation at USC
Quarantine doesn’t have to be boring. Here are some ways to help you feel connected throughout your isolation.
We suggest starting with an at-home/hotel routine that includes:
° A consistent time that you wake up and go to sleep
° Class schedule
° Student groups and virtual meetings
° Homework and study time
° Self-care activities sprinkled throughout the day (listed below)
What are some quarantine activities?
1. Pamper yourself. Continue to stay clean, enjoy a bath or longer shower.
2. Embrace hobbies or create new ones –e.g. online gaming, start a photo project, crochet
3. Try a new podcast. Search a topic that interest you and see what comes up.
4. Stay active. Consider low intensity at-home workouts.
Don’t forget to prioritize social interactions and relationships with:
° Making a list of 10 friends/family and call one person each day.
° Using social media to stay connected.
° Having a virtual dinner or movie night.
Counseling and Mental Health Services are available to you. Sign up on MySHR, and learn some new skills with CMH providers.
° Drop into a 30 minute Let’s Talk. *check the “workshop” tab
Check Out These
Mindful USC Resources:
• Mindful USC App
• Mindful USC Classes https://mindful.usc.edu
If you experience an increase in emotional distress during your quarantine, Counseling and Mental Services are here for you 24/7: 213-740-9355 (WELL), or book an appointment online on your student health record portal, MySHR (https://usc.edu/myshr)
USC Student Health
Keck Medicine of USC
UPC: 1031 W 34th St., Los Angeles, CA 90089
HSC: 1510 San Pablo St., Suite 104, Los Angeles, CA 90033 (213) 740-9355 (WELL) studenthealth.usc.edu