Coronavirus and your mental health
If you're finding things hard, you're not alone. We're here to give information and support.
Information resources
The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is affecting all our lives. Many of us are struggling with how it's affecting ourselves and our loved ones. Those of us living with mental health problems are facing extra challenges too.
Here you'll find reliable information and tips to help you cope.
Coronavirus and your wellbeing
Tips for taking care of your mental wellbeing during the coronavirus pandemic.
Mask anxiety, face coverings and mental health
Practical tips on coping with anxiety about masks and face coverings. Includes information on exemptions for mental health reasons.
Difficult feelings about the coronavirus pandemic
Explains feelings you might have about the coronavirus pandemic. Provides tips on managing these feelings and where to get more support.
Young people and coronavirus
Information and support for young people who are worried about coronavirus and want to know how to look after their mental health and wellbeing. Includes tips from other young people, and details of organisations who can help.
Coping with mental health problems during coronavirus
Explains some of the common experiences of mental health problems during coronavirus, and has tips for living with mental health problems during coronavirus.
Read about coping with mental health problems during coronavirus.
Accessing treatment and support during coronavirus
Information on how coronavirus is affecting mental health treatment and support, with tips for accessing the support you need. Covers GP appointments, talking therapies and counselling, and psychiatric medication.
Read about accessing treatment and support during coronavirus.
Student mental health during coronavirus
Find out how the coronavirus pandemic may affect your mental health as a student. Includes information on where you can get support and practical tips for coping.
Coping with going into work during coronavirus
If you're going into work during coronavirus, we have tips to help you cope. Our information also helps with understanding difficult feelings, taking care of your mental wellbeing and where to find support.
Read tips on coping with going into work during coronavirus.
Supporting your teen's wellbeing during coronavirus
Information for parents and carers of young people aged 11-18 who are worried about a child's wellbeing, and want to know how to support them.
Coronavirus and work
Advice and support for working during the coronavirus outbreak, including tips for employers and managers.
Coronavirus useful contacts
Details of helpful organisations, public services, government guidance and other types of support available during the coronavirus outbreak.
Bereavement and grief
Information on where to go for support for bereavement, and suggestions for helping yourself and others through grief.
Anxiety and panic attacks
Information about how anxiety can affect us, tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family.
Loneliness
Practical tips to help manage feelings of loneliness, and ways to get support.
Trauma
Going through very stressful, frightening or distressing events is sometimes called trauma. We have information on what can help.
Coronavirus: we're here for you
Many of us are worried about coronavirus (COVID-19) and how it will affect us and those we love. We are still here to support you and to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect.
To find out more about how Mind is here for you, and how you can support our work during this time, visit our coronavirus homepage.
