Mental Health
Please find below a list of current resources that are available online to support Mental Health & Wellbeing as part of the COVID-19 response. The full list can also be downloaded and shared, see document link at the foot of this page.
These resources do not necessarily reflect the policies or guidance of Public Health England. While we will try to ensure content is updated regularly, please be aware that we cannot guarantee that the most recent content is being linked to.
Mental Health & Wellbeing and COVID-19 – Adults
COVID-19: Guidance for the public on mental health and wellbeing - PHE
Public Mental Health and Wellbeing and COVID-19 – Local Government Association
COVID-19 - Easy Read: How to try and stay well, and the viral kindness card - PHE and CHANGE
Every Mind Matters – Coronavirus and Mental Wellbeing – PHE and NHSE
Every Mind Matters Digital Assets – Campaign Resource Centre - PHE and NHSE
Looking After Your Mental Health during the Coronavirus Outbreak - The Mental Health Foundation
Coronavirus and your Wellbeing – MIND
My Whole Self – Supporting your mental health while working from home – Mental Health First Aid
If you’re worried about your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak – Samaritans
Mental Health and Psychosocial Considerations During COVID-19 Outbreak – WHO
Coping with Stress during the 2019 n-Cov Outbreak - WHO
Coronavirus Guidance – Carers UK
Information about Coronavirus – AGE UK
Coping during the pandemic – Online Course – The Recovery College Online
Easy Read guide to Coronavirus – PHE
Covid 19: Advice for people severely affected by mental illness & their carers – Rethink Mental Illness
Mental Health & Wellbeing and COVID-19 – Children & Young People
COVID-19: Guidance on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing - PHE
Children’s Guide to Coronavirus – The Children’s Commissioner for England
COVID-19 – Protecting Children & Young People’s Mental Health – CYP Mental Health Coalition
Helping Children Cope with Stress during 2019 n-Cov Outbreak – WHO
Talking to your child about coronavirus – Young Minds
How to talk to your children about Covid-19 – Anxiety UK
Understanding Coronavirus – Under 25’s – The Mix
There are also three videos, one for school staff, one for parents and one for children and young people which may be useful.
Coronavirus Teaching Resources – The British Red Cross
Coping during the pandemic (Children 7-12) – Online Course - The Recovery College Online
General Health & Wellbeing Resources
Every Mind Matters – NHS and PHE
Mood Assessment and Mental Wellbeing Audio Guides – NHS
Tips for Everyday Living – MIND
Children and Young People’s Mental Health – Online Course – MindEd
Please contact Laura Hodgson, Health & Wellbeing Programme Manager, Public Health England Y&H on email laura.hodgson@phe.gov.uk, if you have any further resources you would like to share.
