**This list will be updated as needed.**
While life is a little upended right now, the Wellness Team wanted to remind you how important it is to take care of yourself in all ways! Below we have gathered some resources to help you maintain wellness as we all practice social distancing. This will be posted to the Wellness Blog, and we will update with additional resources as needed.
Stay calm, stay well,
Emily Keeler
Wellness and Community Builder
Stress and Mental Health
- Resources from Ohio State: https://wellness.osu.edu/chief-wellness-officer/covid-19-resources
Tips for working from home:
- Working through COVID-19: https://hr.osu.edu/coronavirus/
- 9 Tips to be productive while working from home: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrobinson/2020/03/14/9-tips-to-be-productive-when-working-at-home-during-covid-19/#699803a35a38
- Catch up on your Buckeye Learn classes: go.osu.edu/BuckeyeLearn
- Become a Cybersecurity expert with Ohio State’s https://cybersecurity4you.osu.edu
Exercise
- Take a walk outside
- Down Dog Apps are free through April 1: https://www.downdogapp.com/
- Participate in an online dance party: E-books from the Library: https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqOS3-MCf6AIVksDACh1QtgHQEAAYASAAEgKL4_D_BwE
- No gym required: How to get fit at home: https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/no-gym-required-how-to-get-fit-at-home#1
Nutrition
- https://www.budgetbytes.com
- Pantry Recipes: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/photos/cooking-from-the-pantry
Activities for Children
- Free Grab and Go Lunches from Columbus Public Schools: https://www.ccsoh.us/Page/7560
- 12 World-Class Museums You Can Visit Online: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/75809/12-world-class-museums-you-can-visit-online
- 100 Home School Activities for Children of all ages: https://rockyourhomeschool.net/homeschool-fun-activities/
- Scholastic Learn at Home: https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
- E-books from the Library: https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqOS3-MCf6AIVksDACh1QtgHQEAAYASAAEgKL4_D_BwE
- Distance Learning Opportunities: https://en.unesco.org/themes/education-emergencies/coronavirus-school-closures/solutions
- Cincinnati Zoo Live Streaming: http://www.sciotopost.com/cincinnati-zoo-live-streaming-home-safari-facebook-live-let-kids-learn-animals/
Activities for Adults
- Lynda.com (free with a Columbus Public Library Card)
- E-books from the Library: https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqOS3-MCf6AIVksDACh1QtgHQEAAYASAAEgKL4_D_BwE
- Coursera.org
- Host a group chat via Facetime
- Have fun cooking your favorite meal
- Take up a new hobby through instructional videos online
Support your community:
- Order take-out from a neighborhood restaurant
- Buy gift cards from small businesses
- Call neighbors who might need assistance
- Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services if someone is impacted by the social distancing: http://jfs.ohio.gov/?fbclid=IwAR0LHLM0BuN7Z3bWKSPou1Fc9waJPNkofuM7eIWN2Fvj9GwwLni4Z3hlFzo
COVID-19 Resources:
- https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/features/coronavirus
- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Volunteer
Volunteer to help at the Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute (2835 Fred Taylor Drive) COVID-19 testing location. Be sure to:
- Read job descriptions and requirements prior to registering.
- Check out FAQs.
- Register to volunteer.
Keep Our Campus Healthy
The best way to prevent the spread of any type of infection is to practice routine hygiene etiquette:
- Cover your mouth and nose with your elbow or a tissue when you sneeze or cough
- Wash your hands or use alcohol hand rub after coughing or sneezing
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- If you are ill, keep a safe distance from others to reduce the risk of transmitting germs
- If you are seriously ill, seek medical advice from your health care provider or from an immediate care location
- Complete and stay up to date on your Ohio State vaccination requirements
For more information, visit go.osu.edu/immediate-care.
To find the most updated information in regards to COVID-19 please visit https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/features/coronavirus/staff-and-students.