Quarantining yourself at home can play an important role in preventing the spread of infectious diseases, but this social isolation can take a negative toll on mental health. As schools close, workers opt to telecommute, and other social events are canceled, the prospect of being confined to your home because of quarantine can be daunting. Time seems to creep by much more slowly after you’ve been at home for a long period of time. Even if you are home with other family members, the sense of isolation can be overwhelming