Managing Isolation

Today's episode is all about isolation and how to combat it!
Quite fitting for the current circumstances, right? Listen to our
episode while we discuss what isolation is, how it affects our
health, and the things we can do to manage it. While COVID forces
us into isolation, make sure to take care of yourself mentally
and physically!
Note: This episode was recorded prior to the nation-wide call for
quarantine, social distancing, and staying home. Some of the
advice goes against the COVID-19 recommendations at this time
(such as volunteering in nursing homes) as this episode was
pertaining to a more generalized feeling of isolation in the
healthcare field. Please follow your state and local COVID-19
guidelines at this time. Our next episode will dive deeper into
isolation related to COVID-19, how this situation can affect your
mental health, and what you can do to stay sane in the midst of
chaos. 


Episode Resources:
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https://hbr.org/2018/03/americas-loneliest-workers-according-to-research

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https://cmajnews.com/2018/07/20/medicine-is-one-of-the-loneliest-professions-cmaj-109-5640/

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https://www.medpagetoday.com/blogs/connection-doctor/77476
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3353607/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3038528/
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https://www.alz.org/help-support/brain_health/stay_mentally_and_socially_active

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https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/January-2019/Combatting-the-Loneliness-of-Mental-Illness

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https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/loneliness/#.XiUKk5NKjOQ

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https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/loneliness/tips-to-manage-loneliness/#.XiUL0JNKjOQ