Coronavirus and your mental health 

Coronavirus and your wellbeing

Tips for taking care of your mental wellbeing during the coronavirus pandemic, including advice for coping in the winter.

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Managing feelings about lockdown easing

Explains feelings you might have about the coronavirus lockdown easing. Provides tips on managing these feelings and where to get more support.

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Mask anxiety, face coverings and mental health

Practical tips on coping with anxiety around masks and face coverings. Includes information on exemptions for mental health reasons.

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Coping with going into work during coronavirus

If you’re going into work during coronavirus, our guidance may help you feel more able to cope. Our information provides tips for understanding difficult feelings, taking care of your mental wellbeing and where to find support.

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Covid-19 vaccine and mental health

Learn which mental health problems are included in priority groups for a Covid-19 vaccine, and what to do if you have not yet been invited for a vaccination. Find tips if you're worried about having your vaccination.

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Young people and coronavirus

Coping with mental health problems during coronavirus

Explains some of the common experiences of mental health problems during coronavirus, and has tips for living with mental health problems during coronavirus.

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Accessing treatment and support during coronavirus

Explains how coronavirus is affecting mental health treatment and support, with tips for accessing the support you need. Includes GP appointments, talking therapies and counselling, and psychiatric medication. 

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Student mental health during coronavirus

Find out how the coronavirus pandemic may be affecting your mental health as a student. Includes information on where you can get support and practical tips for coping.

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Coronavirus useful contacts

Details of helpful organisations, public services, government guidance and other types of support available during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Supporting your teen's wellbeing during coronavirus

Information for parents and carers of young people aged 11-18 who are worried about a child's wellbeing, and want to know how to support them.

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Coronavirus and your rights to social care 

Changes to the law under the Coronavirus Act 2020 may affect you if you receive social care, or if you are a carer who receives support. 

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Coronavirus and sectioning

The Coronavirus Act 2020 includes changes to how the Mental Health Act 1983 works. This may affect your rights if you are sectioned because of your mental health. 

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Coronavirus and work

Advice and support for working during the coronavirus outbreak, including tips for employers and managers. 

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Bereavement and grief

Information on where to go for support for bereavement, and suggestions for helping yourself and others through grief.

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Anxiety and panic attacks

Information about how anxiety can affect us, tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family.

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Trauma

Going through very stressful, frightening or distressing events is sometimes called trauma. We have information on what can help.

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Loneliness

Practical tips to help manage feelings of loneliness, and ways to get support.

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