Your Mental Wellbeing While Staying at Home:

Taking care of your mind as well as your body is really important while staying at home because of coronavirus (COVID-19).

You may feel bored, frustrated or lonely. You may also be low, worried or anxious, or concerned about your finances, your health or those close to you.

It's important to remember that it is OK to feel this way and that everyone reacts differently. Remember, this situation is temporary and, for most of us, these difficult feelings will pass. Staying at home may be difficult, but you are helping to protect yourself and others by doing it.

The tips and advice here are things you can do now to help you keep on top of your mental wellbeing and cope with how you may feel while staying at home.

Make sure you get further support if you feel you need it.

Wellbeing Websites:

• There are a range of useful articles on psychologytoday.com
• Every Mind Matters provides simple tips and advice to start taking better care of your mental health. If you are still struggling after several weeks and it is affecting your daily life, please contact NHS 111 online. If you have no internet access, you should call NHS 111. 

https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/

• You can access free easy ten minute work outs from Public Health England or try other exercise videos at home on the NHS Fitness Studio. Sport England also has tips for keeping active at home.

https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/for-your-body/move-more/home-workout-videos/

• The Every Mind Matters sleep page provides practical advice on how to improve your sleep.

https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/sleep/

• Visit the NHS mental health and wellbeing advice website for self-assessment, audio guides and practical tools, if you are experiencing stress, feelings of anxiety or low mood.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/

• If you already have a mental health problem, you can access comprehensive guidance provided by Mind

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/