It is understandable to feel worried at this time.
The changing patterns of working and living are very stressful. Staying at home for a prolonged period can be difficult, frustrating and lonely for some people. It is important to take care of your mind as well as your body and to get support if needed.
Try to manage how you follow the outbreak in the media. If you can, avoid reading, or posting, speculation.
The most up-to-date and reliable sources of information are from the
NHS https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ and GOV.UK https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
Fortunately, there are some simple things we can all do to help ourselves and others stay healthy and well.
If you find yourself trying to cope with extended periods of anxiety or stress then speak to your doctor. GPs are offering telephone consultations – check with your GP surgery
You may find the below useful to manage your wellbeing during these extraordinary times:
INFORMATION ON MENTAL WELLBEING
ZERO SUICIDE ALLIANCE – an online suicide prevention training which only takes 20 mins:
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NHS PEOPLE – this link has useful well being links to help us look after ourselves.
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MENTAL HEALTH ORG Here’s a great site that provides useful tips and advice on looking after our wellbeing.
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MIND-ED for families is supported and funded by HEE and has advice and information from trusted experts to help you to understand what problems occur, what you can do to support your family, and how to take care of yourself.
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RETHINK website has a special blog.
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NHS PRACTITIONER HEALTH website has some information in relation to wellbeing.
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Log into GOOD THINKING. Tools and resources to self-assess and help your management of some key mental health challenges: anxiety, sleep, low mood and stress.
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The NHS website offers short video’s on managing sleep difficulties and negative thinking.
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Tips for Disaster Responders: preventing and managing stress from SAMSHA.
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INTENSIVE CARE SOCIETY has a range of PDF posters for managing staff well-being during Covid-19 crisis.
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Managing fatigue from NHS EMPLOYERS.
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An emotional and psychological survival guide from RED WHALE.
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DOWN DOG YOGA Apps Free for NHS Staff Until July 1st.
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SILVERCLOUD – Free Wellbeing Support for NHS Staff and Their Families.
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UNMIND is a workplace mental health platform. We empower organisations and employees to measurably improve their mental wellbeing. Access to Unmind is free for NHS Staff during the COVID-19 Outbreak.
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ONLINE CLASSES/SESSIONS/TOOLS/APPS
ADULT SOCIAL CARE Covid-19 Practice Support Programme of sessions and resources complement and provide opportunities to engage with the subjects outlined in the framework, and reflect on practice and experiences.
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MOREYOGA would like to thank the NHS for their incredible work and to support them by giving them free online yoga, pilates, fitness and meditation classes.
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OXFORD MINDFULNESS CENTRE – Free mindfulness classes for the public.
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CHATTER PACK. A list of free, online, boredom-busting resources!
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NCL CCG COVID-19 HR update: Health and Wellbeing.
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NHS APPS has a list of up to date apps, search under ‘mental health’ to bring up relaxation, anxiety and low mood apps.
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MIND Website has relaxation exercises.
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CALM provides many free resources on this page.
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HEADSPACE APP can also be downloaded for free.
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NHS x FiiT (Fitness Training App) Free for 3 Months for NHS Staff.
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ONLINE RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO TRAIN AND SUPPORT THE WORKFORCE IN RELATION TO COVID-19
E-LEARNING FOR HEALTH – New learning path on Covid-19 for the health and social care workforce
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RCGP published CPD resources for Covid-19.
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HELPLINE AND CRISIS SUPPORT
ANXIETY UK provides general advice plus a helpline.
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ICOPE Local (Camden and Islington) crisis support details.
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FOR CARERS OF CHILDREN
MIND HEART: For those who have contact with young children there is a good workbook that is designed to help them understand what is happening.
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WHO leaflet, helping children manage stress during Covid 19 outbreak.
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EMERGING MINDS has a website with many links to resources suitable to use with children of all ages.
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ANNA FREUD CENTRE has a webpage with sections for young people and carers, advice and links to other websites.
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