At this unprecedented time we may feel worried, uncertain, stressed or under pressure. There are lots of resources which can help and we have collected some we would recommend. Some are articles with general advice about wellbeing and managing the pressures. Some are activities or things you can do which may help. If you are struggling, at the bottom of the page we have links to further advice and support.
General Advice
MIND Guide to returning to running as lockdown eases, here.
https://www.mytutor.co.uk/schoolsblog/2017/07/21/student-mental-health-problems/
Mind: Coronavirus and your Wellbeing: Link to Mind: Coronavirus and your Wellbeing
NHS Every Mind Matters: Mental Wellbeing While Staying at Home: Link to NHS Mental Health Advice
BBC Article: Coronavirus: How to Protect your Mental Health: Link to BBC Article on how to protect your mental health
Runners World: Kelly Holmes Talks Mental Health: Link to Kelly Holmes talks Mental Health
National Running Show Blog: Coping During Lockdowns – A runners view of looking after your wellbeing Link to Running Show Blog on coping during lockdowns
Things to Try
Meditation
Calm: Link to Calm – take a deep breath
Headspace: Link to Headspace – COVID 19
Yoga
Yoga with Adriene | Yoga for Uncertain Times: Link to Yoga with Adriene YouTube Playlist
Further Support
British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy: Find a councillor and advice: Link to BACP website
Unwinding Anxiety: Link to Unwinding Anxiety app
Mind Infoline: Advice and Signposting: Link to Mind Infoline Mind Infoline Tel: 0300 123 3393 (9am – 5pm Monday to Friday) Email: info@mind.org.uk
Samaritans: Confidential support for people experiencing distress or despair including thoughts that could lead to suicide Link to Samaritans Website Samaritans Tel: 116 123 (24 hours a day, free to call) Email: jo@samaritans.org
Elefriends: Supportive online community: Link to Elefriends website
Dartmouth programme designed for astronauts to help with isolation: Link to Dartmouth Programme