Coronavirus your mental health

Given the ongoing spread of the Coronavirus, we are providing generic guidance for members. New challenges and constant information during this difficult time can have a negative affect on your mental health. We’ve created a guide that we hope will help.

The guide below outlines ways to take care of your mental health, and offers simple steps to consider throughout the day to help you and those around you manage their mental health and wellbeing.

Click here for a downloadable version.

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Additional resources:

ACAS

Acas has launched a new guidance on mental health during coronavirus, you can access the full guidance on their website: www.acas.org.uk/coronavirus-mental-health

Mental Health First Aid England

Advice for those working at home

Simon Blake’s blog on homeworking

Blog on kindness for Mental Health Awareness week

Information about MHFA training



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