Coronavirus: new guidebook aims to help Hongkongers beat stress of being quarantined for two weeks
- University of Hong Kong professors compile 14-day wellness guide for those in lockdown
- Drawing and rearranging furniture among top tips for staying sane
A group of professors from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have compiled a “14-day Wellcation” guidebook to provide mental health support for those in isolation.
The booklet, consisting of practical tips, daily readings, and personal reflection questions, was put together after they collected information from people who went through the 14-day isolation process, said Professor Paul Yip Siu-fai, director of the Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention at HKU.
“We’re not just dealing with a public health crisis, but putting people under quarantine also causes a lot of mental stress and we need to address this oversight,” Yip said.
While stuck in the same room for two weeks, the guidebook recommends people make their space feel as much like home as possible. Suggestions include creating an area for a quick YouTube workout, while setting up a little work-from-home corner could also boost productivity.