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01 ccha connections
02 Welcome
03 ccha service updates
04 Your Views
05 Job and training opportunities
06 The Legacy Youth Zone
07 Funding for community projects
08 All change please, all change!
09 Looking after your mental wellbeing
10 Poll - How can we help?
11 Introducing our new corporate business plan
12 Money matters
13 Keeping warm and safe this winter
14 Fundraising in lockdown
15 News years resolutions
16 Stay in the know
17 Find the robins

Looking after your mental wellbeing

Caring for yourself throughout the pandemic

As we continue to keep to the social distancing guidelines, stay home and adjust to the new normal, it’s important to be aware of our mental wellbeing. Mental health can be something people struggle with year-round, but during the winter and with a pandemic going on, it can be particularly difficult to maintain.

Here are some tips from the NHS and Mind on how to improve your mental wellbeing.

1. Reframe unhelpful thoughts – by challenging our thoughts, we can take steps to think about things differently which may help us when dealing with difficult situations.

2. Be in the present – practicing mindfulness can help us stay in the present, and not focus too much on the past or uncertain future. Take notice of the things around you and take a minute to breathe.

3. Get good sleep – sleep can affect us mentally and physically so ensure you get enough.

4. Maintain a good work/life balance – take time away from stressful work situations, make sure you take a lunch break, create clear boundaries and ask for help if you need it.

5. Connect with others – spend quality time with friends or family, give them a ring, video call or text if you can’t meet up, speak to others about how you feel, or seek counselling if you need extra support.

6. Live a healthy lifestyle – stay active, cut down on alcohol, smoking and caffeine, have a balanced diet, stay hydrated, and get as much natural light as you can by going out for walks. The sun isn’t strong enough to provide us with Vitamin D during the winter in the UK, so seek advice on how to get enough here.

7. Do something for yourself – find time to relax, start a new hobby, learn something new and take time out from helping others to care for yourself.

8. Seek help – if you need more support, get help from your GP or use some of the resources below.

Where to get help

If you, or someone you know, is struggling with their mental health, then tap into the resources below to get help.

  • Mind Charity
  • Mind – coronavirus and your wellbeing
  • NHS
  • If you live in Croydon or the surrounding areas: A 24-hour mental health telephone support line is available for people experiencing mental distress. The freephone number is 0800 731 2864.
  • If you live in Sutton, visit here.
  • If you live in Bromley, call the NHS Oxleas urgent advice line on 0800 330 859 or visit here.
  • If you need urgent help, phone the NHS 111 Team.