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Coronavirus support: Looking after our mental health
This is a worrying and unsettling time for us all – so it’s not surprising many of us will be feeling it taking a toll on our mental health.
Always remember, it’s OK to not be OK – help, information and support available.
Below are links to organisations that can help and support you. There’s a range of information and tools from online audio guides, downloadable apps, youtube videos, websites and support helplines.
Take care of yourselves and if you think there is anything we can do to help you, please give us a call on 0800 085 7843 and we will do our best to help.
#Stay safe #stay home #be kind
Valleys Steps
Valleys Steps
(Check out their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/valleyssteps/
Valleys Steps is a wellbeing charity based in Abercynon, established to help people help themselves.
They are hoping to start some online courses soon – check out their facebook page for more information. They also have self-help information and online audio guides & downloads available on their website, together with information on stress. They also have some videos on their Youtube channel.
- Audio guides and recommended downloadable apps
http://www.valleyssteps.org/resources/downloads/
- Common signs of stress
http://www.valleyssteps.org/resources/self-help-information/
- Valleys Steps – Youtube channel
MIND
MIND
Mind have lots of information on their website which is to focused on your wellbeing:
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/
https://www.mind.org.uk/coronavirus-we-are-here-for-you/
NHS
NHS
The NHS website has some great information about looking after your mental wellbeing while staying at home
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-staying-at-home-tips/
Mental Health Foundation
Mental Health Foundation
Check out their facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/mentalhealthfoundation/posts/?ref=page_internal
They also have some information on their website about looking after your mental health during this time.
The Samaritans
The Samaritans
Check out their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/samaritanscharity/posts/?ref=page_internal
Remember, you can call them for free on 116 123 – they’re available 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
They also have some information available on their website and their youtube channel:
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/user/samaritans
If you're worried about someone else
The Samaritans
Check out information on The Samaritans website for help and advice: