Wellbeing during the Coronavirus pandemic
Additional wellbeing resources and documents - a mixture of NHS and Psychology related perspectives and tools on how to create and maintain a sense of wellbeing during the coronavirus crisis.
Useful websites
- GOV.UK - Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance and support
- Samaritans - advice on mental health during the pandemic
- Mental Health Foundation
- Action for happiness
- NHS - Coronavirus (COVID-19) information and guidance
- NHS Health Education England
- NHS One You - every mind matters
- Youngminds - resources for young people's mental health
- British Psychological Society - Coronavirus resources
- Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) - COVID-19 support
- Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families
- Living Life to the Full
- Living Life to the Full for Young People - COVID-19 Outbreak: How to look after your wellbeing
- GM Combined Authority - support and advice for older people
- FutureLearn - COVID-19: Helping Young People Manage Low Mood and Depression
- The Free Mindfulness Project
- Good Thinking - NHS approved wellbeing site (London based)
- Psychology Tools - Free Guide To Living With Worry And Anxiety Amidst Global Uncertainty
- Coping with Coronavirus
- Compassionate wellbeing
- Psychological Professions Network (NW) COVID-19 resources
Other useful resources (pdf documents)
- How to stay calm during a global pandemic
- Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust - Mental Health and COVID-19
- Living Life to the Full - Coronavirus for adults at home
- The duality of life during the Covid-19 pandemic
- London Trauma Service - emotional reactions to coronavirus
- Action for happiness coping calendar (Action for Happiness)
- Top tips for NHS staff for sustaining your wellbeing during the COVID-19 crisis (Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust)
- The Self Care Tree
- Managing anxiety in Covid-19 (Therapy Central)
Videos
- Bangor University - Elizabeth Burnside - An introduction to Acceptance as a wellbeing strategy [video]
- University of Edinburgh - Psychology Of Pandemics - Dr Angus MacBeth [video]
Resources compiled by Dr James Lea, Clinical Tutor in Clinical Psychology, and reviewed and updated on a regular basis by Head of Division, Professor Gillian Haddock.
In addition, please do not hesitate to contact Gillian or James, who will be happy to collate any additional resources you may have; and to be contacted for advice on psychological wellbeing.