This page provides you with videos we have produced sharing top tips to look after you emotional health, as well as a list of useful links to other sources of support.
USEFUL VIDEOS
7 Tips for Managing Anxiety and Worry
In this information video Dr Alice Liddell explains how anxiety and worry can become a vicious cycle and shares 7 Tips for Managing Anxiety and Worry:
Being kind to yourself
Taking practical steps
Letting go
Staying present
Postponing worry
Limiting triggers
Relaxation exercises
About this video
The video is 11 minutes long.
You may wish to pause the video to make a note of each tip and consider how you can apply it.
If you're not able to watch it in full, you can always come back to it at a later time.
If you need help now, please see the contacts at the bottom of this page.
7 Tips for Improving Emotional Wellbeing
In this information video Dr Alice Liddell explains how different types of activities can improve emotional wellbeing and shares suggestions across 7 areas of activity:
Connecting with others
Looking after our bodies
Staying active
Engaging our minds
Connecting to nature
Keeping up with day-to-day tasks
Relaxing & staying present
About this video
The video is 19 minutes long.
You may wish to pause the video to make a note of each tip and consider how you can apply it.
If you're not able to watch it in full, you can always come back to it at a later time.
If you need help now, please see the contacts at the bottom of this page.
USEFUL LINKS
Wellbeing & Mental Health
There is some excellent information online about anxiety, stress and mood available from EveryMindMatters.
More information on managing your mental health and wellbeing during coronavirus can be found at Mind and the UK Government website.
Mindfulness
Please note that if you are considering starting a mindfulness practice; please speak to a course facilitator first about the appropriateness of the timing of this for you.
You can find out more about what mindfulness is on the NHS website https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mindfulness/ and local mindfulness provision here. https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorders)
You can find a range of useful resources and helpline support for OCD at both OCD UK and OCD Action.A helpful self-help guide for OCD from Penine Care can also be downloaded here.
Relaxation exercises
You can find more details of breathing exercises here https://www.nhs.uk/apps-library/category/mental-health/ and here. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/ways-relieve-stress/
Apps can also be another useful resource for accessing relaxation exercises, see here for the NHS recommended apps page. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/moodzone-mental-wellbeing-audio-guides/
Local services and helplines:
Advice about coping with Covid-19 is available on a number of sites including:
The Mental Health Foundation advice on looking after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak
MIND in Brighton and Hove Mind in Brighton and Hove are also continuing to deliver the Advice and Information line to the public.
U OK Mental Health & Wellbeing Support in Brighton & Hove. We’re a network of local services committed to supporting good mental health and wellbeing in Brighton and Hove. If you need support, or know somebody that does, please give us a ring on 0808 196 1768 (freephone) and we will help you navigate and access services.
If you live in East Sussex, please visit: https://www.healthinmind.org.uk/
URGENT SUPPORT
If you require urgent support, please click here for contact details of crisis and support services.