It’s normal to be worried or scared about the current situation which we find ourselves in, here are some tips to help you get through:
- Reduced exposure to the news reports
- Have a creative outlet, do puzzles or sudoku
- Take daily exercise, as detailed in the Government Guidance
- Write it out, keep a diary
- Wherever possible keep in contact with family and friends, and visual contact with those who have the digital tools for this
- Reach out and support others
- Remember all the positive memories you have
- Think about future hopes and dreams
- Try to stay positive, commit to the things you are encouraging in others to do, like trying to be Resilient
- Stay in control
(taken from Wakefield Adult Education, Manygates Safeguarding team with permission)
Local Support Agencies
- https://www.livewellwakefield.nhs.uk/ – 01924 255 363 – currently still open and taking referrals, unable to see clients face to face
- https://www.wellwomenwakefield.org.uk/ – 01924 211 114 – centre temporary closed, however website being updated with helpful information
- https://www.richmondfellowship.org.uk/ – 01924 339 157 – national mental health charity, centre based in Wakefield
- https://talking.turning-point.co.uk/wakefield/my-turning-point/ – 01924 234 860 – not currently hosting face to face, group meetings but counselling and coaching remotely via phone calls or video calls
https://www.samaritans.org/branches/wakefield/ – 116 123 free from any phone, 0330 094 5717 local call charges apply – not currently hosting face to face, group meetings but phone lines are still open
Guidance for the public on the mental health and well-being aspects of coronavirus (COVID-19)
The Mental Health Foundation
– How to Look after Your Mental Health during the Coronavirus outbreak
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/
https://mhfaengland.org/my-whole-self/ – Mind video reducing isolation when working from home.
Give us a Shout – https://www.giveusashout.org/ – Text Shout to 85258
Shout is a 24/7 UK crisis text service available for times when people feel they need immediate support. It is free and confidential to text from the following major networks; EE, 02, Three, Vodafone, BT Mobile, Tesco Mobile, Virgin Mobile, Sky, Telecom Plus, Lebara, Giffgaff. Some networks do charge and this will appear on bills