I'm worried about Coronavirus (COVID-19)

We understand that this is a scary time for many of us. It’s far too easy to get caught up with all the information going around through the media or from people we know. However, there are a lot of simple things that you can do to help keep yourself well.

Mind Your Head are here to help, and although we are unable to offer face-to-face support at the moment, we’ve compiled a list of resources that we think contribute to your wellbeing during these uncertain times.

By the way, just a couple of things, before we start.

This page is not:

• a guide on how to avoid Coronavirus
• a substitute for NHS and government website

You can find the latest advice and recommendations on the NHS and UK Government pages.

This page can connect you to some helpful information if:

• you are feeling anxious, stressed, or worried about Coronavirus
• you have been asked to stay at home or avoid public places
• you are in self-isolation (up-to-date information on self-isolation here)

Remember, Mind Your Head can offer support via phone, messaging, or email. Please write us through our contact form and we will be in touch with you shortly.

Read: Looking after your mental health

• Coronavirus: How to protect your mental health (BBC News)
• Looking after your mental health during the Coronavirus outbreak (Mental Health Foundation)
• Coronavirus and your wellbeing (Mind)
• Coronavirus and your mental health (Blurt Foundation)
• If you're worried about your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak (Samaritans)
• 8 Ways to Find Happiness in Uncertain Times (Happiful)

Read: Helpful hacks for the stay-at-home life

• Remote-working: sharing what we have learned (The Blurt Foundation)
• Working from home - 7 steps for a better work day (Happiful Magazine)
• Tips on working from home: how to stay motivated and sane (Creative Boom)
• Coronavirus office closures: the expert guide to working from home (The Guardian)
• Return of the phone call: why talking beats texting when you're in isolation (The Guardian)
• How to not practice emotional distancing during social distancing (Harvard)

Read: Support for children and families

• Resources for children and parents (Blurt)
• Fun creative activities to do at home (Creative Boom)
• The Great Indoors (Scouts)
• Happy Downloads (Anorak Magazine)
• Talking to kids about the coronavirus (Young Minds)

Listen: Podcasts to help you get through today

• Beat your isolation loneliness (The Happiness Lab )
• Coach Yourself Through a Crisis (The Happiness Lab)
• Rising to a Challenge (The Happiness Lab)
• The Happy Place (Fearne Cotton)
• Calmer You

Try: Apps to keep you grounded and connected

• Headspace (meditation app)
• Daylio (journaling and mood monitoring)
• Cove (create music to express emotions)
• Houseparty (group calls and games)
• Calm Harm (manage the urge to self-harm, private and password protected)
• Ten Percent (guided meditation and practical teaching)
• Smiling Mind (for children and young people)
• Simple Habit (5-minute sessions and online resources)
• Insight Timer (over 30,000 free guided meditations)

Try: Keep Active

• The 14-day Isolation Challenge (Healthy Shetland)
• Shetland Recreational Trust Workouts
• The Fitness Marshall (original dance workouts)
• Curves with Moves (body positive dance class)
• Lottie Murphy (pilates)

Try: Get creative

• 4 Mindful Crafting Activities (Happiful)
• Counter-Print's new downloadable colouring books (Creative Boom)
• Creative Mornings goes virtual
• The conversation you need to get you out of a creative slump (Anisa Nasir)
• How to avoid cabin fever during a crisis (Kim Duke)
• Stay Home Creative Club
• The Make Escape

Try: Wind down

• Sunday scaries: a mini meditation on self-care (Headspace)
• Relaxing remix: honey (Headspace)
• Regulate your breathing (The Guardian)
• Ah, the peace of airplane mode (The Guardian)

We'll be updating this page regularly, so keep checking!

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