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Resources

Right now, we recognise that work on your Student Mental Health Agreement might not by high up on your priority list. We completely understand and want to be as supportive as we possibly can during this confusing time. In light of this, we’ve pulled together a curated list of practical resources, which might be useful both to staff and students. Check them out!

Is there a topic we haven’t covered that you would like more information on? Let us know. Email us at thinkpositive@nus-scotland.org.uk

Support with health and wellbeing from the Scottish Government

https://www.studentinformation.gov.scot/students/health-and-wellbeing-support

Moving mental health support online

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/online-mental-health/online-mental-health-tools/

32 Working From home Tips You Can Do Right Now

https://www.nextiva.com/blog/working-from-home-tips.html

– A comprehensive guide suitable for lots of different role levels, including managers and team leaders

– Excellent guide if this is your first time working from home and want to scope out what to consider

– Considers areas you might not immediately think about when starting to work from home, like the importance of comfortable furniture

Working from home: your guide to the tech you’re going to need

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/mar/21/working-from-home-tech-self-isolation

– A comprehensive guide to the various tech you might need whilst working from home

– Helps understand what to bring home from work or what you might want to consider for your home work space

– Tips on how to improve internet speed if you find yourself needing to make lots of digital meetings/calls

Studying:

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/student/advice/tips-studying-online-and-home-university-students

– Considering how to translate studying from a campus environment to home

– Thinking about how to stay in contact with your peers and academic staff

– The importance of taking regular breaks

 

Socialising at home:

https://www.campaigntoendloneliness.org/blog/coronavirus-and-social-isolation/

https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/2020/03/9572974/feel-lonely-coronavirus-loneliness-epidemic

https://www.itv.com/news/wales/2020-03-24/how-we-re-keeping-connected-with-covid-19/

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/19/style/coronavirus-quarantine-socializing.html

 

Working out from home

PE with Joe Wicks: https://www.thebodycoach.com/blog/pe-with-joe-1254.html

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/fitness/workouts/a707729/home-workouts/

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/health/health-advice/a31697332/staying-fit-healthy-self-isolating/

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