Pendle Coronavirus Support Hub - I'm worried about my mental health
The Coronavirus outbreak has changed life for each and every one of us. Time spent inside and away from the rest of the world can affect our mental health. It’s okay not to be okay with everything that is going on.
You and people you care about may need extra support around your mental health. There are a range of on-line resources that you can access if you are concerned about mental wellbeing.
If you are self-isolating, Government advice to help your mental wellbeing is to:
- look for ideas for exercises to do at home, such as the Up & Active on line sessions
- spend time doing things you enjoy – reading, cooking and other indoor hobbies
- try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, drink enough water, exercise regularly, and try to avoid smoking, alcohol and recreational drugs
- try spending time with the windows open to let in fresh air, arranging space to sit and see a nice view (if possible) and get some natural sunlight. Get out into the garden or sit on your doorstep if you can, keeping a distance of at least 2 metres from others
Useful contacts
Every Mind Matters and the NHS have a range of resources that could help you.
If you are anxious or depressed, Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale Community Voluntary Services could also help you. Their Link Workers can signpost you to a range of local groups that could support you.
Positive Action in the Community support people to build emotional resilience, improve their emotional health and wellbeing.
Community Hub CIC in Nelson also offer a range of support such as counselling and mental health support.
The Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust has a Freephone Wellbeing, Mental Health Helpline and Texting Service. It is an out of hours, person centred listening environment for people requiring emotional support.