Note that email addresses are collected only so that registered participants will receive a Microsoft Teams link to attend the session. All the questions posted will be addressed anonymously.
On the session: For last three months, the very first sentence we read in any email (agreed, lot of emails!) is – “Hope you and your family are doing well at this crisis time”. We hope the same 🙂 . But we also understand that could be very tiring to read over and again and often, overwhelming! The beep of the smartphone with an email on outlook can trigger the worst of anxieties for many!
We all acknowledge that this period is challenging and difficult for almost everyone but it can become extremely overwhelming at times. Even resuming work and defining a new normal in such a dynamic and volatile situation might be more of a challenge than expected.
It is essential that we don’t lose a sense of connection and closeness with our near and dear ones. But, it’s rather more imperative that we don’t disconnect from ourselves. It is important that we are compassionate and non-judgmental. With some understanding and care, we can, in fact, bring out our best positive self. We must acknowledge that we all have what it takes to not only survive the quarantine, pandemic or our mental health issues but thrive in the midst of a crisis. Every adversary brings with it an opportunity for us to be a kinder, gentler and more compassionate version of ourselves!
In that spirit, we are here for you with an interactive session. We will be having a virtual interaction session called with our psychologist Mr. Shridhar B. G. This session will focus on how being in the quarantine can affect one’s mental health adversely, how we can cope with it and perhaps use this time positively. The session will also tell you stories of students who successfully completed their quarantine period – what helped them and what did not!
Date and time of online session: 25th June, Thursday, 6 PM.
Registered participants will receive a Microsoft Teams link to attend the session by Thursday afternoon. Note that email addresses are collected only so that registered participants will receive a Microsoft Teams link to attend the session. All the questions posted will be addressed anonymously.
We are looking forward to seeing you in good numbers 🙂.
Cheers!
Empaths – Mental Health Support Group @IISc
12 Apr 2020
Dear All,
Hope you’re safe and well. For almost three weeks now, we have been living in uncertainty. Measures adopted by various authorities are necessary for the sake of our safety and good health.
We understand that the current situation has disrupted not just your academics but even your personal lives. It’s only natural if you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed. We care greatly about your wellness, and we’re going to get through this together.
We want to remind you that if you are indeed experiencing any kind of distress, all campus facilities for your mental wellbeing continue to run during the lockdown.
1. 24 x 7 phone service to talk to a professional counsellor: 080 – 4711-3444.
Talk on Living with Corona safely_.mp4 (Duration: 1 hr 48 minutes) -Recording of the interactive video session between Medical Doctors of IISc Health Centre and Campus community held on 19 June 2020
2 Feb 2021: Re-entry form for Students All students need to submit the re-entry form by logging into the hostel portal using their SR Number and password. If you do not have the credentials or unable to log into the portal you may use the above form. The completed form may be sent to Mr. Jayaraj, AR(Security and Hostels) jayaraj@iisc.ac.in and office.hostel@iisc.ac.in
Anyone exposed to a COVID patient, from 2 days before, to 14 days after the COVID patient’s onset of illness. If COVID patients are asymptomatic, an exposure period from 2 days before the patient provided the sample for testing, to 14 days after. Possible causes of significant exposure are given below: • Face-to-face contact within 1 metre and for >15 mins. • Direct physical contact. • Providing direct care for a COVID-19 patient in the home without proper PPE. • Anyone living in the household. • Sharing a room, meal, or other space with a confirmed patient • Anyone sitting within two rows of a COVID-19 patient for >15 minutes and any staff (e.g. train or airline crew) in direct contact with the case.
22 Sep 2020: The Scenario Planning Committee has decided
to invite the PhD students of 2018 batch and Integrated PhD students of 2016 and 2017 batches along with the batch invited during 5-10 October 2020 (they must submit the re-entry form by 28th September).
to invite PhD students of 2019 batch, Integrated PhD students of 2018 batch and MTech students of 2019 batch during 19-24 October 2020 (they must submit the re-entry form by 5th October 2020).
to invite 4th and 5th year UG students (2017 and 2016 batches respectively) and students from earlier batches who are yet to complete the program during 26-31 October 2020 (they must complete the re-entry form by 12th October).
Please fill up the re-entry form available on the hostel portal.
IISc Wellness Centre announces an interactive session “Quarantine Connection” By Shridhar, Psychologist, IISc Wellness Centre.
Date and time of online session: 25th June, Thursday, 6 PM.Please register and send your questions/queries by filling up the form by Thursday, 12:00 noon. https://forms.gle/2JP6cHim9KbPaBzz6
Talk on Living with Corona safely_.mp4 (Duration: 1 hr 48 minutes) -Recording of the interactive video session between Medical Doctors of IISc Health Centre and Campus community held on 19 June 2020
I am an international traveller and returning to IISc. What are the quarantine norms? – Updated 30/05/2020: If you are arriving via an evacuation flight, you need to follow GOI guidelines at the airport and go to a Quarantine facility identified by GOI in Bangalore. You will be asked to identify the category of the facility (3-star or 5-star) and you will be assigned by the authorities. You cannot choose the facility. You have to be there for a mandatory 7-day quarantine period after which you may move to IISc’s Institutional quarantine facility.
How do I update my current address? All students (whether you are staying in the hostel or outside) need to record their current address during lockdown by following the simple steps: Log in to the portal https://hostel.iisc.ac.in/ using the SRNO and password. On the home page, click on the link Update Your Current Address to open the page for updating the address. Enter the address & contact details and click on the Update button.
How do we obtain the Inter State Pass? GoK guidelines 25 May 2020
2 Feb 2021: Re-entry form for Students All students need to submit the re-entry form by logging into the hostel portal using their SR Number and password. If you do not have the credentials or unable to log into the portal you may use the above form. The completed form may be sent to Mr. Jayaraj, AR(Security and Hostels) jayaraj@iisc.ac.in and office.hostel@iisc.ac.in
All students need to record their current address (whether you are staying in the hostel or staying outside) during lockdown by following the simple steps: Log in to the portal https://hostel.iisc.ac.in/ using the SRNO and password. On the home page, click on the link Update Your Current Address to open the page for updating the address. Enter the address & contact details and click on the Update button.
 All members of the IISc community are requested to fully cooperate with the Administration to keep all of us safe! As more people return to IISc to begin work, it is useful to review the guidelines in brief. You are kindly requested to fill in the re-entry form and inform your Chair, Supervisor and AR-Security before undertaking the journey. GUIDELINES FOR INTERDISTRICT TRAVEL 1. Individuals travelling from other districts in Karnataka to Bangalore, have to follow the GoK advisory as currently in effect. https://covid19.karnataka.gov.in/storage/pdf-files/Government%20Orders/Order%20-%20Clarifiaction%20of%20Inter-District%20Movement(14-05-2020).pdf 2. Although the GOK advisory does not recommend, IISc has recommended 14 days home isolation after reaching Bangalore for all individuals travelling from other districts within Karnataka to IISc, Bangalore. GUIDELINES FOR INTERSTATE TRAVEL Individuals travelling from other states to Karnataka have to follow the GoK advisory as currently in effect during the time of their travel. https://covid19.karnataka.gov.in/storage/pdf-files/SOPs/SOP%20for%20Entry%20of%20Persons%20from%20other%20States%20to%20Karnataka%20-Version%202%20(07-05-2020).pdf https://covid19.karnataka.gov.in/storage/pdf-files/WhatsApp%20Image%202020-05-13%20at%208.26.27%20PM.jpeg https://covid19.karnataka.gov.in/storage/pdf-files/SOPs/Addendum%202%20-%20SOP%20for%20Entry%20of%20Persons%20from%20Other%20States%20to%20Karnataka(11-05-2020).pdf https://covid19.karnataka.gov.in/storage/pdf-files/SOPs/SOP%20Summary%20for%20Travellers%20-Returnees%20to%20Karnataka%20(09-05-2020).pdf https://covid19.karnataka.gov.in/storage/pdf-files/Addendum-3%20EoP%20other%20State%20to%20Karnataka.pdf Individuals travelling from other states to Karnataka by road are requested to stop at the check posts at entry points into Karnataka and complete the necessary formalities mandatorily. In case interstate travelers reach the institute without completing the necessary formalities at the check posts, IISc authorities will report their travel details to BBMP authorities for necessary action. The Residents are requested to be vigilant and inform the security of re-entry of people from out of state without proper permissions into the campus quarters immediately. Kindly call, AR Security, Mr. Jayaraj- 9717975442, Security Office ( 24 x 7) – 080 2293 2400/2225/5555 GUIDELINES FOR INTERNATIONAL RETURNEES Individuals returning from abroad will have to follow the GoK recommendations as currently in effect. The travelers will need to pay for quarantine facilities. In case they disembark in a city outside of Karnataka, GoK advisory for interstate travel will be followed. Please refer to Guidelines for interstate travel. (https://covid19.karnataka.gov.in/storage/pdf-files/Circular%20%20of%20Int%20%20dist%20%20travelers%20for%20int%20national%20returnees%20-%20kannada.pdf) (https://covid19.karnataka.gov.in/storage/pdf-files/SOP%20for%20Int.%20Traveller%20landng%20in%20KN.pdf) (https://covid19.karnataka.gov.in/storage/pdf-files/Ver%202%20SOP%20of%20Int%20Passengers%20Eng.pdf) *The advisories are subject to change by the GoI/GoK. Please visit the home page for the current advisories: https://covid19.karnataka.gov.in/samanya_suchanegalu/en https://www.mohfw.gov.in/){kind=link}