Training Title:
Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Outbreak

Clock Hours: 0.5

Objectives:
By the time you complete this course, you should be able to: • Define social distancing, quarantine, and isolation. • List causes of negative emotions during a pandemic. • State ways to support yourself during a time of social distancing, quarantine, and isolation. • Identify ways to cope and relax.

Description:
In the event of an infectious disease outbreak, local officials may require the public to take measures to limit and control the spread of the disease. This course, adapted from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration, or SAMHSA's, "Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak," provides information about social distancing, quarantine, and isolation. The government has the right to enforce federal and state laws related to public health if people within the country get sick with highly contagious diseases that have the potential to develop into outbreaks or pandemics. This course describes feelings and thoughts you may have during and after social distancing, quarantine, and isolation. It also suggests ways to address your mental health needs during these experiences and provides resources for more help. Keywords: Social distancing, quarantine, isolation, pandemic, epidemic, COVID-19, coronavirus

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