The Gosall Library, September 2020
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Tag: Anxiety
Library Bulletin
The Gosall Library, August 2020
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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.
Read more here
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.
Guidance
Health matters: smoking and mental health
This resource focuses on smoking among people living with a broad range of mental health conditions, ranging from low mood and common conditions such as depression and anxiety, to more severe conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Read the report here
Systematic Review
Air pollution (particulate matter) exposure and associations with depression, anxiety, bipolar, psychosis and suicide risk: A systematic review and meta-analysis
This review found that although there was a limited amount of literature available, the findings supported the hypothesis of a link between long term particulate exposure and depression. Higher quality studies are needed to investigate this further.
The review can be found here