10 Tips to Help You Look After Your Mental Health while in Self-isolation or Quarantine
- Remind yourself that the period of isolation is only temporary and you are not alone.
- Remember that your efforts are helping others in the community avoid contracting the virus.
- Stay connected with family and friends via email, social media, and telephone.
- Avoid news and social media if it is causing you distress.
- Adopt good hygiene habits
- Engage in activities that you enjoy and find relaxing.
- Establish good self-care such as eating healthy foods and keeping regular sleep routines.
- Maintain physical activity.
- Create a healthy balance between allocating specific work hours and dedicating a specific workspace when you are working from home.
- Access information from credible sources such as:
https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/coronavirus
https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/news-and-updates/coronavirus-covid-19
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019