Wellbeing & the coronavirus
* Updated 12th August 2021 *
During these strange times, it's really important that we look at new ways to support each other and ensure everyone's physical and mental wellbeing.
We'll be using this page to share helpful resources.
Our Mental Health Development Worker - Rachel has been producing a series of films. Catch up with these via the button below👇
Managing feelings about lockdown easing
A great page from the charity Mind, explaining feelings you might have about the coronavirus lockdown easing, as well as tips on managing these feelings and where to get more support.
Rethink Mental Health: Managing your mental health during the Coronavirus outbreak
Working from home
Many of us are now working from home for the first time, so its important that we look after our wellbeing.
There is also a really helpful and detailed guide to working from home at www.cotswoldco.com/working-from-home/index.html
Virgin Media have a great guide, with a step-by-step guide to handy apps that can help us stay connected with friends, family and work colleagues
Everyone Health Staffordshire
FREE Stay In Touch telephone, video and postal services for adults living anywhere in Staffordshire
Programmes will take place throughout the week, and include both telephone and virtual groups. This will give adults living anywhere in Staffordshire the opportunity to connect together, joining in with a range of activities and crafts, and making new friends.
To find out more or to sign up, please phone 03330 050 095 or email eh.staffs@nhs.net
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust runs a 24-7 support line for adults, older adults, and children and young people requiring urgent mental health support during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus: Guidance for Better Mental Health
www.rehab4addiction.co.uk/coronavirus/mental-health-coronavirus
Young People
For many teens, COVID-19 meant missing out on some of the biggest moments in their young lives, with school closed and social events canceled. Months in lockdown also meant a rise in cyberbullying and body dissatisfaction as teenagers spend more time on social media.
So I wanted to share this guide from MyTutor with useful tips and advice for parents to help their teens overcome body image issues, academic anxiety, peer pressure, and cyberbullying, including links to other important teen mental health resources - all of which can be helpful in these uncertain times.
Teen Mental Health – A Guide for Parents
https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/teen-mental-health-a-guide-for-parents/