Studying From Home

Mental health tips for studying from home

Studying from home is convenient, comfortable, and saves time on transit. However, with social distancing, increased number of layoffs and unemployment, and many other health concerns, it is much more likely to feel stressed or Studying From Home

anxious for many students. Here are5 tips on how to take care of your mental health while studying. from home.

Stay connected

Make sure you stay connected with your family and friends. Try to talk to your friends and family regularly, even if it’s virtual. Do a video chat with people you care about whenever you can and ask them how their day went. Reach out to your peers. Do an online studying session with friends or join an online reading group.

Bored and don’t know what to do? Try Netflix partying with your friends and watch a movie together remotely. You can also plan some group hangouts via Zoom or Skype.

Stay active

It is very important to take care of your physical health as well during this time. Good psychical health can help improve your mental wellbeing. Boost your serotonin and lower your anxiety level by doing some exercises every day. And why not go out for some fresh air? Study shows that a thirty-minute walk outside every day can lower your heart rate, relieve your stress, ease your anxiety and lower the risks of depression (Lawler, 2016). So go out there for a walk or run outside. Enjoy the spring weather.

Take some time off

Don’t forget to take a break in between your studies. It is important to take breaks and know how to relax. Studying remotely can easily blur out the link between and home and academic life. Try reducing your screen time by turning off your phone once in a while. Go read a book or have a nice bath. If you have trouble staying off your phone, you can also try using some mindfulness apps.

Try something new

It is the perfect time to be innovative and creative. Why not try something new? Get a new hobby or try a new cooking recipe. Do something that you have never done before. Keep life light and interesting by trying something new every day. Maybe you’ll just discover something that you’re passionate about.

Don’t be afraid to reach out for support

If you are feeling sad, anxious, or depressed, don’t be afraid to embrace your emotions and ask for help. Talk about your feelings to your friends and family, or seek professional help. Know that you are not alone and being able to take care of your mental health is just as crucial as other things in life.

If you want to reach out for help, here are some contacts:

  • If you are in danger and or believe that you are at risk of harm, call 9-1-1.
  • If you need immediate healthcare advice, are in distress, or are worried about someone else, call 8-1-1
  • If you need mental health support, call BC mental health support line 301-6789

References

Lawler, J. (2016). Faculty opinions recommendation of the benefits of NATURE experience: Improved affect and cognition. Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature. doi:10.3410/f.726893767.793524787

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