The coronavirus outbreak is affecting the way many of us live our lives, and it's normal that this will affect people's mental health. We've gathered some resources that might be helpful.
You may be feeling more worried or unsettled by what's going on in the world. It might feel like things are changing, and there is a lot that’s outside of our control. Because of coronavirus, there are a lot of unknowns about the immediate and long-term future, and it’s becoming clearer that we are going to have to do things a little differently, particularly in the way we live our day-to-day lives. It’s natural that this uncertainty and change will affect people’s mental wellbeing. At Peterborough Samaritans, we’re committed to helping those who are struggling, however we can.
Government guidance to stay at home over the next few weeks means that we won't have the social contact that some of us are used to, and in some cases, if you live alone or are in self-isolation, it will mean we're cut off from all contact for quite some time.
We have gathered some resources to look after your wellbeing at this time (please be aware that the advice may change as things develop):
- If you're finding things tough, some practical things you can do to help yourself cope.
- Mental Health Foundation has some top tips on how to manage your mental health during a crisis like coronavirus
- Happiful has put together a list of tips on how to keep yourself physically and mentally healthy if you're working from home during the outbreak
- YoungMinds has some advice on how to have a positive experience online including tips on how to curate your social media feeds