Looking after yourself
It is essential that during this crisis you take care of yourself and take time to look after your mental health. We've compiled some tips for members below and we'll do our best to share these on social media too. For other information on Covid-19 including palliative care advice please visit our signposting webpage
- The Mental Health Foundation has produced some excellent guidance on how to safeguard your mental health in these trying circumstances. There are some great tips.
- Every mind matters
- The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists have released guidance for healthcare professionals working with pregnant women
- Mental health first aid England
- Free online course to deal with anxiety: jo@jo-emerson.com
- 5 tips to stay calm whilst self-isolating
- BBC 5 ways to work well from home
- Working from home: 7 steps for a better working day
- Mindfulness app: free ‘Weathering The Storm’ programme
- BBC Sounds calming collection Mindful Mix
- Free online yoga programmes https://apolitical.co/remote-yoga/ or Yoga with Adriene on YouTube
- Virtually tours 12 worldwide museums
- Virtually visit the Paris museum
- 5 Minute Pause for Wellbeing: stop at 11am to talk to someone to tell them how you are feeling (Introduced at Gloucester Hospital Foundation Trust)
- Follow #CovidSupportForNurses on Twitter