Mental Health Tips for Online Learning
For many students, the move away from campus and adjusting to online learning can pose a difficult challenge. We have created messaging with the help of our University partners that can provide some helpful tips for those at home who may need a little extra help.In your posts, provide a
link to our Safety blog post about this topic so students, faculty, and staff
can find more information. We have created a shortened link that can be used as
well:
go.wvu.edu/uncertainty
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Example posts with associated images
It's OK that you're a little uncertain of things right now – we all are. Focus
on the elements you can control, like a daily routine, a fixed schedule,
time for yourself, and deadlines with classwork and assignments.
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It can be overwhelming seeing a whole list of the semester's deadlines and due-dates.
Focus on keeping a practical daily to-do list of things you know you can achieve
in the time you have. Read a chapter of a book? Check ✅. Finish the
online quiz? Check ✅. Don't overwhelm yourself with a giant to-do list.
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Social and physical distancing doesn't mean you have to disconnect from your support
network. Utilize the technology you have around. Have a group FaceTime call,
Skype a classmate, or have a long call with family and friends.
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For those who may be spiritual, or take solace in religion, do your best to stay
engaged with what works for you, too.
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We can be our own worst critics. It can be tempting to allow ourselves to
critique things about ourselves. Focus on the positives, and realize you are
more than any issues or flaws you may think you have.
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Do not underestimate the benefits of good sleep, good nutrition, and good exercise.
Though we may be stuck at home, maintaining a routine of all three can greatly
improve your mental health and wellbeing.
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Even though we're all distancing ourselves from one another, we are all in this
together. Don't be afraid to reach out to friends, family, or available WVU resources
when you need support. This is a strange time and can affect us all differently.
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Information overload is a very real thing. Don't stress yourself out reading the
constant flood of tweets or watching news channels all day. Step back, put your
phone down, and do something else. Allow your brain time to decompress.
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We've compiled some helpful tips to help prevent the feelings of panic.
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We are our own biggest critics. Allow yourself time to adjust to a whole new
learning environment, and be nice to yourself. You got this.
