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COVID-19

General COVID-19 Info & Resources

SSU Campus COVID Compliance and Monitoring Office

Student Health Center: COVID-19 Health Information

Student Emergency Resources: Basic Needs Initiative for food assistance, short-term emergency housing, and emergency grants

Psychological Tips for Coping with COVID-19 Concerns (PDF): A printable PDF for your reference.

CAPS Self-Care Checklist (PDF): A self-assessment and guide for caring for yourself during these challenging times. A printable document for your reference.

Recognizing Distress: Are you experiencing any of the following?

  • Increased anxiety, worry, fear, and feelings of being overwhelmed
  • Depressive symptoms that persist and/or intensify
  • Inability to focus or concentrate accompanied by decreased academic performance
  • A feeling of hopelessness and/or a paralyzing fear about the future
  • Sudden anger and disruptive behaviors or noticeable changes in personality
  • Sleep difficulties
  • Crying more than typical
  • Isolating or withdrawing from others, fear of going to public situations
  • Unhealthy coping (e.g. increased alcohol or drug use, engaging in risky/impulsive behaviors

Seek Support: Use Campus, Community, Online Resources

Coping with Coronavirus Concerns

  • Acknowledge reactions. Allow yourself time to reflect on what you are feeling, and how you may be reacting to any fears and uncertainties about the future. Give yourself time and be patient with any changes in your emotional state. Consider keeping a journal of your thoughts and feelings.
  • Maintain your day-to-day normal activities and connect with supportive friends and family. Prioritize sleep, healthy eating, enjoyable physical activities and hobbies. Avoid alcohol and drugs as a way to self-medicate. Resist withdrawing and isolating yourself from the support that others can provide. Consider seeking social support through phone or technology.
  • Limit exposure to social media and news reports providing no new information. Instead, pay attention to positive news and shift your focus away from negative, fear-producing social media and reporting. The following websites provide updated information on the coronavirus:  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and County of Sonoma COVID-19 Updates
  • Follow the protection and prevention tips given by medical professionals, with your own physician, or the Student Health Center 
  • Practice calming rituals: yoga, stretching, walking, have a cup of herbal tea, enjoy a comedy or pick up a good book. Stay grounded in the present moment, which can help you maintain an internal sense of stability and balance when outside events feel threatening. Recall what has helped you cope with any previous stressful situations, make a list of these things and make time to do them.

​Avoid Stigmatizing or Generalizing

  • Be aware of your behavior or attitude change towards others from another country
  • Avoid generalizing anyone who is sick as potentially having COVID-19
  • Examine any irrational or rigid thought that can exist when there is uncertainty