We recognise that this is a difficult time for many of us & so we'd like to highlight some mental health resources that are available.
@EquityUK mental health & well-being helpline 0800 917 6470 is 24/7. They can also fund up to 6 counselling sessions for members.
@EquityUK mental health & well-being helpline 0800 917 6470 is 24/7. They can also fund up to 6 counselling sessions for members.
SANE is currently working at reduced capacity due to Covid 19 but are able to offer emotional support.
Call 07984 967 708 to leave a msg, giving your first name & contact number, & one of SANE's professionals will call you back.
They can also be reached on support@sane.org.uk
Call 07984 967 708 to leave a msg, giving your first name & contact number, & one of SANE's professionals will call you back.
They can also be reached on support@sane.org.uk
The Samaritans have put together a resource for people who are worried about their mental health during self isolation.
https://www.samaritans.org/scotland/how-we-can-help/support-and-information/if-youre-having-difficult-time/if-youre-worried-about-your-mental-health-during-coronavirus-outbreak/
If you need immediate support call 116 123 to speak to a member of their team.
https://www.samaritans.org/scotland/how-we-can-help/support-and-information/if-youre-having-difficult-time/if-youre-worried-about-your-mental-health-during-coronavirus-outbreak/
If you need immediate support call 116 123 to speak to a member of their team.
The @mentalhealth foundation have created a list of tips to look after your mental health & wellbeing when staying at home.
These are easy to follow & can be found here: https://mentalhealth.org.uk/coronavirus/staying-at-home
These are easy to follow & can be found here: https://mentalhealth.org.uk/coronavirus/staying-at-home
@IndustryMindsUK are running free 20 minute Skype/Telephone sessions for anyone who needs someone to talk to regarding Covid-19.
Email mary@industryminds.co.uk if you need support.
More on Industry Minds can be found here https://www.industryminds.co.uk/
Email mary@industryminds.co.uk if you need support.
More on Industry Minds can be found here https://www.industryminds.co.uk/
For information on looking after your mental health during the Coronavirus outbreak go to https://mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/looking-after-your-mental-health-during-coronavirus-outbreak
Please be kind to yourself, this is a difficult time. Take each day as it comes & use the helplines in the thread if you find yourself struggling or at crisis point.
Please be kind to yourself, this is a difficult time. Take each day as it comes & use the helplines in the thread if you find yourself struggling or at crisis point.