It’s very understandable to feel distressed, worried, anxious and fearful at this difficult and uncertain time with Coronavirus, especially if you are pregnant or have recently had a baby. Please find below some websites and resources that we hope will be helpful in providing you with some information and suggestions for coping through this challenging time. These are likely to change on a regular basis, so please check the websites for their latest updates.
We provide this leaflet to mothers attending our service. You can click the links in the attached file (pdf)
Information about coronavirus and what to do if you have symptoms
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
Current NHS guidance translated into 32 different languages
https://www.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/coronavirus-information/#
Royal College of Obstetricians: Advice for women and families on coronavirus in pregnancy
MIND mental health charity: Coronavirus and your wellbeing
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/
Royal College of Occupational Therapists: Guide for people and families who are socially distancing
https://www.rcot.co.uk/staying-well-when-social-distancing
Video of Dr Russ Harris (Author of the Happiness Trap) advises on an ACT (Acceptance and commitment therapy) approach to coping with the coronavirus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmvNCdpHUYM
Gateway Psychology Service: Tips and advice on coping with coronavirus (using technology tips as well as wellbeing coping tips)
Video by psychologist Jo Hemmings on coping with fears of isolation
Article by Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Lisa Orban on controlling fear of coronavirus
https://thriveglobal.com/stories/controlling-your-fear-about-the-coronavirus-practice-these-10-things-instead/?fbclid=IwAR2NwbZeuCQmnhpLpUnmtau5yAjYip9J1KpuBgB7HdTADtm0qHwsue8BLI0
Psychology Tools: A guide to living with worry and anxiety amidst global uncertainty
OCD-UK: Information and advice about OCD and coronavirus
https://www.ocduk.org/ocd-and-coronavirus/
BBC News: A video by Dr. Iles, Consultant Psychiatrist at the Priory on how to manage anxiety and OCD during coronavirus
A guide to coping with Health anxiety, Wellbeing Primary Care Mental Health Service, Glasgow
http://wellbeing-glasgow.org.uk/health-anxiety/
A guide to coping with Anxiety, Wellbeing Primary Care Mental Health Service
http://wellbeing-glasgow.org.uk/anxiety-2/
A guide to coping with Panic Attacks, Wellbeing Primary Care Mental Health Service
http://wellbeing-glasgow.org.uk/panic-attacks/
A guide to coping with Low Mood, Wellbeing Primary Care Mental Health Service
http://wellbeing-glasgow.org.uk/low-mood/
Article by Alistair Campbell, a journalist who has written about his experience of having depression on surviving isolation
At a time where there is a lot of anxiety, stress and uncertainty about it can be helpful to take time out to try and relax or shift our focus through relaxation and mindfulness exercises.
Headspace is a mindfulness app which is available to download free on apple or android smartphones with mindfulness exercises
https://www.headspace.com/covid-19
Free Mindfulness provides a range of different mindfulness exercises and some especially relevant to the coronavirus situation
http://www.freemindfulness.org/
Oxford mindfulness centre provides a range of podcasts and some tailored to the current situation
https://oxfordmindfulness.org/
Mood juice website has a range of relaxation exercises including progressive muscular relaxation and visualisation
https://www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk/asppodcast.asp
MIND relaxation tips
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/relaxation/relaxation-tips/
Parent Club Scotland: Advice for parents and families about coronavirus and how to cope
https://www.parentclub.scot/topics/health/coronavirus
British Psychological Society: Article about talking to children about coronavirus
https://www.bps.org.uk/news-and-policy/bps-highlights-importance-talking-children-about-coronavirus
Young Minds: Advice on how to talk to children about coronavirus
https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/talking-to-your-child-about-coronavirus/
Young Scot: Advice for young people about Coronavirus
https://young.scot/campaigns/national/coronavirus
Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families: Self-care tips for young people (most are helpful for adults as well!)
https://www.annafreud.org/on-my-mind/self-care/
Child friendly video of an explanation of coronavirus
UK Government: Information on coronavirus support for employees, benefit claimants and businesses
Information about coronavirus on Glasgow City Council services
https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/coronavirus
Information from the citizen’s advice bureau including advice around financial issues
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/health/coronavirus-what-it-means-for-you/
General advice and resources from Money Matters, a charity which provides advice and support around financial and benefit issues
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