Health And Wellness

Episode 2. Scholars in a Dangerous Time: Loneliness, Isolation and COVID-19

Finding this pandemic year hard to navigate? You’re not not alone. In this episode we chat with two grad students who have struggled to deal with the loneliness and isolation brought on by COVID-19. They have plenty of wisdom to share.

Suman Varghese and Rob Desjardins - 14 December 2020

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Resources

Articles & Readings

Covid-Specific

How to Stay Connected with Friends While Social Distancing
The Beauty of Discord and Staying Connected in a Socially Distanced Time
Let’s Keep Our Distance: The Dos and Don’ts of Staying Connected During a Pandemic
A Student’s Guide to Wellness During the COVID-19 Pandemic

General Readings

Strategies for Loneliness & Isolation
Social Anxiety & Shyness
J. Kalubi et al., "Graduate students’ mental health: Exploring experiences of isolation and loneliness" European Journal of Public Health 30, Issue Supplement 5, Sept. 2020

Ways to Connect (for U of A Students)

Take part in Unitea: Meet virtually to have a conversation and connect. There's even graduate specific collective tea times.
Join a student group
Volunteer
Get involved with the GSA

Need Support?

If you're a U of A student struggling with your mental health and need support, talk to a clinician:

Homewood Health
Counselling & Clinical Services