NHS Guidance
The coronavirus outbreak may cause you to feel anxious, stressed, worried, sad, helpless, overwhelmed, confused or angry. It's important to remember it is OK to feel this way and that everyone reacts differently to different events.
There are some simple things you can do to help you take care of your mental health and wellbeing during times of uncertainty – and doing so will help you think clearly and make sure you are able to look after yourself and those you care about.
Here are 10 ways you can help improve your mental health and wellbeing if you are worried or anxious about the coronavirus outbreak. For specific tips and advice if you are staying at home, read our advice on maintaining your mental wellbeing while staying at home.
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-staying-at-home-tips/
Action Plan With Simple Steps To Help You Look After Your Mental Health. Simple Steps To Help You Take Care Of Your Mental Health. NHS Advice. Create An Action Plan. Mental Wellbeing. Sleep Better. Stay Connected.
https://www.nhs.uk/10-minute-shake-up/shake-ups
Cosmic Kids Yoga - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5uIZ2KOZZeQDQo_Gsi_qbQ
5 Minute Move | Kids Workout 1 | The Body Coach TV - YouTube
NHS Home workout videos
Getting exercise doesn't need to be difficult – you don't even need to leave the house! Clear some space in the living room and give our easy 10-minute workouts a go.
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/for-your-body/move-more/home-workout-videos/
YOUNG MINDS Parents’ Guide To Support A-Z
Our A-Z gives you advice on how to help your child with specific mental health conditions, and life events which might be negatively affecting their wellbeing. We'll also show you where you can get help.
https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/parents-guide-to-support-a-z/#self-esteem
YOUNG MINDS Talking to your child about coronavirus
If your child is worried or anxious about coronavirus, here’s our Parents Helpline experts’ advice on what you can do.
Ten tips from our Parents Helpline
MINDFULNESS Headspace
Headspace – Underlying calm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0WYFXxhPGY
Headspace- A mini meditation for self-care
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSSyvmBCTj8
Headspace – Training the mind, changing perspective
Useful links
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/
A public health England and NHS site to help people take simple steps to look after their mental health, improve their mental wellbeing and support others.
https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/
Quality-assured information, advice and resources to help primary schools understand and promote children’s mental health and wellbeing.
https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/parents-guide-to-support-a-z/#self-esteem
Coronavirus mental health support
Everyday Mindfulness and Meditation for Stress, Anxiety, Sleep, Focus, Fitness,
https://www.actionforhappiness.org/