Many of us are struggling to maintain our mental wellbeing during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Mental health charity Mind has launched a page which has tips to help yourself cope, including ways to support yourself during winter.
To find out what the rules are currently, see the UK Government’s page on Coronavirus outbreak FAQs: what you can and can’t do.
Helplines
- For those wanting to talk to someone, The British Red Cross is running a free and confidential coronavirus support line, open 10am - 6pm every day.
- Barnados has now introduced Boloh: The Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic family Covid-19 Helpline and webchat for those 11+, open Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm, and Sat-Sun 10am-3pm.
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If you are experiencing domestic abuse, or know someone who is, call Camden Council's confidential advice service, Camden Safety Net, on 020 7974 2526.
More advice on looking after your mental wellbeing
General:
Looking after your mental health while working during the Coronavirus outbreak (working from home, employers, and key workers)
Self isolation and quarantine:
Relationships:
Seniors:
Children and young people:
Conditions and situations:
Key workers:
Voluntary Action Camden will be publishing the latest information and advice with regards to Camden as it becomes available here.
Get help if you’re staying at home in Camden because of coronavirus: https://coronavirus-help.camden.gov.uk/
Mind now also have advice for managing feelings about lockdown easing. Lockdown has been difficult for many people. But when we were in full lockdown across the UK things might have felt more certain, as the rules were more clear. Now things might start feeling less clear, and there may be new challenges.
General advice on keeping yourself and those around you healthy and safe:
Government information and advice: https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response
NHS overview: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
Covid-19 guidance in 48 languages: https://www.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/coronavirus-information/
If you think you have symptoms please use the NHS 111 online service: https://111.nhs.uk/service/COVID-19/