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Coronavirus: Additional online mental health support
Mental Health Minister Nadine Dorries has announced that people struggling with their mental health during the coronavirus outbreak will be offered additional online support and practical guidance to help them cope.
Public Health England has published new online guidance setting out principles to follow to help people to manage their mental health during this difficult time, such as: maintaining contact with friends and family via telephone and video calls, or social media; keeping a regular routine and sleeping pattern; and focusing on a hobby or learning something new.
As part of this, parents and carers will also benefit from tailored advice on how to support children and young people with stress during the coronavirus outbreak, which includes providing clear information, being aware of their own reactions and creating a new routine.
The government has also announced a £5 million grant for leading mental health charities, administered by Mind, to fund additional services for people struggling with their mental wellbeing during this time. This could include telephone and online support services for the most isolated and vulnerable in our communities.
Dorries said: “When I discovered I had coronavirus I felt anxious and scared. For those who already suffer with anxiety or other mental health issues this may present new and difficult challenges. It’s imperative that we stay home if we are to beat coronavirus and save lives. I know how important it is that people have support to look after their mental health and this guidance will be of huge value.”
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