Looking after our mental health is just as important as taking care of our physical health, but it’s sometimes easy to forget this.
During the Covid-19 outbreak, managing our mental health is more important than ever. You are not alone. Here are some resources to help you through these challenging times…
The Mix is a website designed for under 25s around mental health. Lots of useful articles, a 1-2-1 chat tool and a crisis messenger. They’ve developed some specific resources for Covid-19 including
https://www.kooth.com
Kooth offers free, safe and anonymous online support for young people
https://www.turn2me.ie/
Turn2me also offer free online counselling.
Give Us a Shout a text service that runs 24/7 with crisis volunteers
www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/
Mind have a specific plan to help you prevent Coronavirus from affecting your well being.
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/
Support is available from the NHS
Tips, advice and resources from Mental Health First Aid England.
‘Address your Stress” here!
https://www.headspace.com/covid-19
Headspace is a website and app with free meditation, mindfulness, workouts, tips and advice. The ‘Weathering the Storm’ section is free, and has been put together specially to help people through this difficult time.
5 ways to beat anxiety from Cambridge University
A 30 Day Mental Health challenge from the BBC
Although the Body Positive challenge was created before the outbreak, lots of the activities can be adapted so meet social distancing requirements. Why not Skype a friend for a chat instead?
Relaxing and calming exercises from Mind
Get your creative juices flowing with Voices of Youth!
Other organisations
Mental Health service provision available in Worcestershire during COVID-19 isolation period
NHS 111 Service
Call 111 or go online to:
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Worcestershire Healthy Minds
0300 302 13 13
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0300 123 3393
Online and telephone support mental health charity
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Samaritans
Call 116 123
Online and telephone support mental health charity
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Wellbeing Hub
Worcestershire.wellbeinghub.org.uk
01905 766124
Directory of local support and wellbeing groups for all areas of life
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If you are experiencing poor mental health during these unprecedented times, please contact your local support services who are ready to help!
