2. Coronavirus Support – Wellbeing and Mental Health Resources for Parents/Adults
Government guidance
- GOV.UK guidance for the public on the mental health and wellbeing aspects of coronavirus
Online advice
- Mind advice on coronavirus and your wellbeing
- Young Minds advice for young people and parents on mental health and the impact of coronavirus
- NHS self help and support for stress, anxiety and depression
- NHS Get Your Mind Plan gives you personalised top tips and advice
- NSPCC advice for mental health and parenting
- Mental Health Foundation advice on how to support someone experiencing mental health difficulties
- Therapist Aid have worksheets, videos, guides, and other tools
- Home Start activities for families in self-isolation
Finding support
- Getting Help in Essex directory helps you to find support groups, local services and resources to help you cope during the coronavirus pandemic
- Young Minds advice for parents on finding help for your child’s mental health during the coronavirus
Apps and podcasts
- NHS mental wellbeing audio guides
- Action for Happiness app gives you friendly ‘nudges’ with an action idea each day; sends you inspiring messages to give you a boost and; helps you connect with other people
- Mental Health Foundation podcasts
Online programmes and communities
- moodgym is an online self-help program to help people prevent and manage symptoms of depression and anxiety (16 years and above)
- Big White Wall is an online community for supporting mental health
- Future Learn offer free online course for young people with low mood and depression and their parents and carers
- Mind in West Essex offer online mental health courses as part of their Mind in West Essex Academy
Online counselling
- Kids Inspire’s Talk Together was set up in response to the impact of the coronavirus on mental health. A child, young person, adult or key worker can meet online with a qualified psychotherapist/counsellor online
- Relate online counselling
- Renew online counselling