May 4, 2021

If you have specific questions or would like to submit feedback about the Return to Learn program, please email rtl@ucsd.edu.

In Case You Missed It

New Tools for Mental Wellness

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to reflect on what each of us needs to care for our emotional wellness. Students and employees have access to a multitude of no-cost resources at UC San Diego to maintain wellness—especially important to help cope with the uncertainty of the pandemic.

Students

See a monthlong series of workshops organized by Student Health and Well-Being.
Get a free subscription to the Headspace Plus application.
Make an individual biofeedback appointment at no cost to identify unique sources of stress and promote relaxation.
Tune into the weekly Live Well, Be Well podcast.
Make a confidential counseling appointment through CAPS, with options for students living outside of California.
Participate in a daily drop-in workshop to learn how to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, manage relationships and more.

Employees

Make a confidential, no-cost counseling appointment with the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) to discuss whatever topic you’d like, whether personal or professional.
Join a support group that centers on grief and loss, working parents, postdoc health and more.
Explore mental health and wellbeing resources for parents, as well as how to navigate emotional experiences during pregnancy and family planning.
Tune into live, guided mindfulness sessions through The Center for Mindfulness and The Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion.
Discover more resources for managing stress and uncertainty.

Upcoming Town Halls

Student Town Hall

Tuesday, May 4, at 6 p.m.

Join us as campus leaders share updates on the Return to Learn program and address your questions related to campus operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Staff Town Hall | May 18 at 1:30 p.m.

Faculty Town Hall | May 27 at 10 a.m.

4-Minute Breathing Meditation with Recreation

Video made by UC San Diego Recreation about deep breathing for relaxation.

UC San Diego Recreation offers an instructional video series each weekday called "Get Up Tritons" that can be done from the comfort of your workspace. Topics range from nutrition to mindfulness and self-care. Also, all are invited to “The Playground,” a virtual space where you can find live and pre-recorded online classes and programs featuring trainer tips, stretching, dancing and more.

Your Questions Answered

Question: If I am an international student or live off campus, can I still receive CAPS counseling services?

Answer: Counseling services are available at no-cost to all registered students, regardless of location. Students who live outside of California in the U.S. can receive mental health support through a CAPS referral to a network counselor through their medical insurance provider. In addition, international students can now access counseling through My Student Support Program (MySSP) and receive live and real-time support in multiple languages, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Question: What is the latest update on UC San Diego Employee Travel?

Answer: The interim UC San Diego Travel Policy Related to the Coronavirus Outbreak has been rescinded and all UC San Diego employees are directed to follow the CDC Guidance before, during and upon return from travel. Restrictions on travel for UC San Diego employees have been removed. It is strongly recommended to continue to book official university travel through the UC San Diego travel system, Concur, in order for travelers to receive critical information about their destinations, automatically register for UC’s Traveler Insurance, protect travel funds and facilitate efficient trip reconciliation upon return.

Question: What should I know about travel for fully vaccinated individuals?

Answer: Fully vaccinated people can travel within the United States and do not need COVID-19 testing or post-travel self-quarantine as long as they continue to take COVID-19 precautions while traveling – wearing a mask, avoiding crowds, socially distancing, and washing hands frequently.

Fully vaccinated people can travel internationally without getting a COVID-19 test before travel unless it is required by the international destination. Fully vaccinated people do not need to self-quarantine after returning to the United States, unless required by a state or local jurisdiction. Fully vaccinated people must still have a negative COVID-19 test result before they board a flight to the United States and get a COVID-19 test three to five days after returning from international travel. Fully vaccinated people should continue to take COVID-19 precautions while traveling internationally – wearing a mask, avoiding crowds, socially distancing, and washing hands frequently. Learn more on the Resources for University Travelers page.

For more information, visit the Return to Learn Questions and Answers page.

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