Public Health England launches COVID-19 mental health campaign
There is new advice on the Every Mind Matters platform, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have narrated a new film in support of the campaign.
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Category: Mental Health
Survey Results
Understanding people’s concerns about the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic
The Academy of Medical Sciences, together with the research charity MQ: Transforming Mental Health, is working with researchers and those with lived experience to ensure that mental health is at the heart of research into the impacts of COVID-19. This report describes the findings of a consultation undertaken in late March 2020, the week that the Prime Minister announced the UK lockdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Report from the Samaritans
Out of sight out of mind: Why less well-off, middle-aged men don’t get the support they need
An ongoing Samaritan’s research project seeks to build on what is already known about the reasons for the high rate of suicide among less well-off, middle-aged men, by exploring what can be done to drive change. This report brings together the findings of the first stage of this research, which included a review of the evidence relating to existing wellbeing support and suicide prevention services, and primarily ethnographic research with this at-risk group. It explores the lived experience of less well-off, middle-aged men and how community-based support services can be made more appealing and effective for them.
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Mental Health Apps
NHS staff given free access to mental health apps amid COVID-19 outbreak
NHS staff have been granted free access to mental health apps until December 2020 as a measure of supporting their health and well-being whilst tackling the coronavirus.
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COVID-19
Mental wellbeing while staying at home
Tips and advice from this NHS website to help keep on top of your mental wellbeing and cope with how you may feel while staying at home.
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COVID-19: Mental Health Advice
Information on looking after wellbeing during the Coronavirus outbreak
This advice from Mind is aimed at those who may be worried about the Coronavirus, as well as anyone staying at home due to Government advice.
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Government Statistics
Children living with parents with emotional distress: March 2020 update
Official statistics on the proportion of children living with at least one parent with symptoms of emotional distress.
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Virtual Training
Support for navigating mental health & wellbeing in response to COVID-19
The i-resilience report is a resilience tool available completely free to use. It includes a webinar from Professor Ivan Robertson, insight from Professor Sir Cary Cooper, a downloadable check-in tool to help you understand your pressure, and more.
Register here.
Every Mind Matters
10 tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak means that life is changing for all of us for a while. It may cause you to feel anxious, stressed, worried, sad, bored, lonely or frustrated.
It’s important to remember it is OK to feel this way and that everyone reacts differently. Remember, this situation is temporary and, for most of us, these difficult feelings will pass.
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Low mood, sadness and depression
Most people feel low sometimes, but if it’s affecting your life, there are things you can try that may help.
Support is also available if you’re finding it hard to cope with low mood, sadness or depression.
Read here for more information and details of what support is available.