The coronavirus pandemic had a major impact on all our lives. We had to cope with increased stress and anxiety, and were separated from the people we love or depend on.
Many people also experienced job uncertainty, money worries and difficulties at home.
MindWell has resources and information to help people in Leeds take care of their mental health.
Coronavirus guidance
- GOV.UK – Living safely with respiratory infections, including COVID-19
- Leeds City Council Coronavirus information page
- NHS advice about COVID-19 including symptoms, vaccination and testing
- NHS Leeds CCG Coronavirus Information page
Looking after your mental wellbeing
- Coping with anxiety and worry
- Getting a better night’s sleep
- Self-help ideas and resources
- Staying well whilst working from home
- Understanding stress and finding ways of coping
Finding support
- Bereavement
- Coping with uncertainty and coming out of lockdown
- Mental health
- Money worries
- Support for other issues including domestic abuse and housing and work problems
- Support for professionals
Help for people who are clinically extremely vulnerable
- GOV.UK information – COVID-19: guidance for people whose immune system means they are at higher risk
Covid recovery and Long Covid
- Your Covid recovery – helps you to understand what has happened and what you might expect as part of your recovery
- Long term effects of COVID – long covid information from the NHS
- Heart Matters – Long Covid symptoms, tests, treatments and support, British Heart Foundation website
Helpful resources
- Support and information for debt and money worries
- Coping with times of change and loss – Mental Health Foundation
- Tips to look after your mental health during scary world events – Mental Health Foundation