Coronavirus and your mental health
Supporting you to look after yourself and others during this difficult period
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The new coronavirus that was discovered in December 2019 and causes the COVID-19 illness, has spread around the world and is impacting on the lives of many people. Although COVID-19 is a physical illness, the changes it has brought to our lives is having a big impact on mental health too.
We're all facing a new way of living, working and schooling and everyone will react in different ways to this. It's ok to feel worried, anxious or down. You might be struggling to sleep or, even if you're getting sleep, feeling sluggish and unmotivated. These are normal reactions to being in a situation that is uncertain and difficult to manage.
We've pulled together a range of resources to help you to look after your own mental health and to support others.
Resources
The menu on this page contains full resources, helpline information and activities for:
Coronavirus support for Adults
Coronavirus support for Parents and Carers of Young People
Coronavirus support for Young People
**NEW**
Coronavirus School Newsletters - these have been created for students, teachers and parents with updates, activities and tips to maintain good mental wellbeing during lockdown.
Schools_Newsletter_18th_May_-_Mental_Health_Awareness_Week.pdf
Schools_Newsletter_25th_May_-_Worries.pdf
Schools_Newsletter_1st_June_-_Coping_with_Loss.pdf
Schools_Newsletter_8th_June.pdf
Schools_Newsletter_15th_June_-_Staying_Safe_Online.pdf
Schools_newsletter_w.c_22nd_June_-_wellbeing.pdf
Schools_newsletter_w.c_29th_June_-_self-esteem_and_confidence.pdf
Schools_newsletter_w.c_6th_July_Body_Confidence.pdf
Schools_newsletter_w.c_20th_July_Resilience.pdf
Schools_Newsletter_4th_August_Stigma_and_Discrimination.pdf
You can also visit:
Our latest news page to read about the ways in which Lancashire Mind staff and volunteers are looking after their own mental wellbeing.
Go to national Mind's coronavirus information hub where you'll find reliable information and tips to help you cope during this time.
If you require emotional support for your own mental health or if you're concerned about the health of someone else, call the LSCFT Mental Health Helpline: freephone 0800 915 4640, open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for people living in Lancashire.
Children and young people who live in Blackburn with Darwen and Lancashire can access free, anonymous, online support from Kooth: https://www.kooth.com
Lancashire Mind Services
We'd like to reassure everyone who uses our services, our partners and our staff and volunteers, that we are committed to continuing to provide the best quality information, interventions and signposting - particularly for people whose mental health is affected by the outbreak.