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Below are sources of support and advice around loneliness, social isolation and mental health.
Funding to support groups responding to the needs of communities affected by the covid-19 pandemic: https://londoncommunityresponsefund.org.uk/
Looking after your mental health and managing isolation during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
4 Mental Health: resource to help you find ways to feel a bit calmer and for ideas to help you cope
NHS Every Mind Matters: covid 19 and staying at home tips
Anxiety UK: covid 19 anxiety support and resources
MIND Coronavirus and your wellbeing
Mental Health Foundation: How to look after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak
Royal College of Occupational Therapists: staying well when social distancing
UNICEF: How teenagers can protect their mental health during the coronavirus (COVID 19) outbreak
The British Psychological Society: Dealing with the effects of covid 19
Centre for Mental Health report: Supporting Mental Health Communities during the coronavirus crisis.
Royal College of Psychiatry: COVID-19: Accessing medication for mental health
The MARCH Network have put together a resource pack for creative activities that are available online: https://www.marchnetwork.org/creative-isolation
Are you interested in taking part in research relating to the coronavirus and mental health/wellbeing and isolation?
Here is a list of studies taking place:
MARCH network: COVID 19 Social Study https://redcap.idhs.ucl.ac.uk/surveys/?s=TTXKND8JMK
SMARTEN: COVID 19 Impact on Researchers https://www.smarten.org.uk/covid-19-study.html
RAMP study: The Repeated Assessment of Mental health in Pandemics (RAMP) study is a research project assessing the effect of COVID-19 on the mental health and wellbeing of the population. https://kcliop.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0DrSSOISyMOqN5r
Swinburne University: Survey of Health and wellbeing: monitoring the impact of OCVID-19: https://swinuw.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_71JhtkOTFFLwE73
General Advice
- Mind - How to cope with loneliness
- Sleep Foundation - Sleep tips and sleep conditions
Emotional Support
During difficult times you might want to get support, especially out of hours. Here are some organisations people said they spoke to:
Samaritans
National Telephone number 116 123 – Freephone and open 24 hours a day
SANEline
SANEline telephone 0300 304 7000 opening times 4.30pm – 10.30pm daily
Anxiety UK
Infoline: 03444 775 774, Mon-Fri 9:30am - 5.30pm
Mind Infoline
They provide information on a range of topics including:
- types of mental health problems
- where to get help
- medication and alternative treatments
- advocacy.
Contact them via phone: 0300 123 3393. Our lines are open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except for bank holidays).
email: info@mind.org.uk or Text: 86463
Support Groups
LGBT Foundation (formerly known as The Lesbian & Gay Foundation)
Their guide covers MH and other health areas for LGBT community.
BEAT – advice and support relating to Eating Disorders
Help for young people
The Beat Youthline is open to anyone under 18.
Youthline: 0808 801 0711 Email: fyp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Help for adults
The Beat Adult Helpline is open to anyone over 18. Parents, teachers or any concerned adults should call the adult helpline.
Helpline: 0808 801 0677 Email: help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
