Staying Well is really important and we can all struggle with our physical and mental health at times. This page collates some great resources you can use to help you stay well.
The NHS run a website called Our NHS People which helps support people working within the NHS with a confidential support telephone line and access to guides on everything from sleeping well to managing stress.
IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) offer talking therapies for problems like anxiety and depression. If you live in England they accept GP and self-referrals for over 18’s into the service and can be accessed here
NHS Scotland has a campaign called ‘Clear your Head’ with some great resources that can be found here.
When thinking about our patients and mental health, ensure you follow the MECC principles – to find out more about brief interventions click here
Other good sites for support with mental health include:
NHS Audio Guides for Mental Wellbeing
World Mental Health Day – October 10th
Wellbeing Wheel – helps to understand your mental health
COVID-19 Specific help sites include:
Guidance on mental health for staff in the NHS not on the frontline
MIND Covid-19 Guidance for staying well
For assistance with improving physical health check out One You which is also a great resource to point patients towards