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Coronavirus support page

For up to date NHS and Government advice  on Covid-19, please visit our main LPFT news page.

We know that Covid 19 continues to cause some additional challenges. With this in mind, we have tried our best to put, what could be, helpful emotional health and mental resources all in one place. 

 

Parent/carer resources and information

Gov.uk- 'Guidance for parents and carers on supporting children and young people's mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

5 ways to wellbeing during Covid-19

Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing and get the most out of life. These steps are connect, be active, take notice, learn and give. Looking afther our wellbeing is so important during coronavirus, but equally as difficult to do, as many of the things we usually rely on are not available to us.

Click on the buttons below to watch videos from our Healthy minds Lincolnshire service introducing some of the steps. You can also see a list of more examples/ ideas from our peer support workers, who themselves have lived experience of mental health difficulties. Before you take a look, remember that these are ideas and not 'recommendations'- there's no perfect way to get through this period, and everyone is different. That said, we hope these ideas will give you some inspiration and encourage you to find your own way to look after your wellbeing during this difficult period. 

Getting creative 

Our CAMHS peer support worker and 'Creative CAMHS' facilitator Becky is giving a tutorials how to stay creative and occupy ourselves during Covid-19. 

Remember to post your creations on social media using the #creativecamhs hashtag

Creative CAMHS Week 1: Paper flowers      Download written instructions here>>

Local Support Services

Lincolnshire County Council- local Coronavirus support services

5 Top tips for teaching staff

5 top tips for teaching staff during Covid-19 (video)- Healthy Minds Lincolnshire talk through their top tips for teaching staff during this uncertain period.

Training for professionals and parents/carers

Public Health England have launched a new psychological first aid (PFA) online training course to help support children and young people that have been affected by emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic. The training is available for anyone who cares for or is regularly in contact with children and young people aged up to 25, including parents and caregivers.

Online support services

Kooth Support Services- free online counselling and support services for young people

Carers UK Guidance

Carers UK- Coronavirus guidance for carers

LPFT Coronavirus Advice for parent/carer leaflet

Helplines

Barnados Helpline- Barnardos has launched a helpline specifically to help children, young people and families affected by Covid-19 from Black and Asian communities

Samaritans- If you're in distress and need support, you can ring Samaritans for free at any time of the day or night. Freephone (UK and Republic of Ireland): 116 123 (24 hours).

The Mix-  If you're under 25 you can talk to The Mix for free on the phone, by email or on their webchat. You can also use their phone counselling service, or get more information on support services you might need. Freephone: 0808 808 4994 (13:00-23:00 daily) 

CALM  (Campaign Against Living Miserably) - offers support to young men aged 15+ in the UK who are down or in a crisis through webchat.  For their helpline contact: Freephone: 0800 58 58 58 (Daily 17:00-midnight)

YoungMinds Crisis Messenger - This messenger provides free, 24/7 crisis support across the UK to those if experiencing a mental health crisis. If you need urgent help text YM to 85258. All texts are answered by trained volunteers.  Texts are free from EE, O2, Vodafone, 3, Virgin Mobile, BT Mobile, GiffGaff, Tesco Mobile and Telecom Plus.

Young Minds Parent Helpline-  This Parents Helpline for detailed advice, emotional support and signposting about a child or young person up to the age of 25. Call them for free on 0808 802 5544 from 9:30am - 4pm, Mon - Fri. Young Minds also have a Parents Email Service and Parents Webchat.

Quick links to resources

Self- Help information

Though not covid-19 specific, we have put together some links to self-help guides that may be helpful if you've been struggling with any of the following issues for some time and want to know how you can help yourself.

Anxiety, stress and worry
Anger
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Low self-esteem and confidence
Low mood and depression