COVID 19

Difficulties caused by COVID-19

Bereavement, isolation, loss of income and fear are triggering mental health conditions or exacerbating existing ones. Many people may be facing increased levels of alcohol and drug use, insomnia, and anxiety.

Meanwhile, COVID-19 itself can lead to neurological and mental complications, such as delirium, agitation, and stroke. People with pre-existing mental, neurological or substance use disorders are also more vulnerable to SARS-CoV-2 infection ̶ they may stand a higher risk of severe outcomes and even death.

How you may have been impacted by COVID-19

• Financial losses

• Bereavement

• Isolation

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Agoraphobia

• Obsessive compulsive disorder 

• Change in lifestyle 

• Housing issues

• Worries about friends/family 

• General wellbeing issues

• Sleep issues

Resources/websites

Every Mind Matters - https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/coronavirus/

Mind - https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus/

Mental Health Foundation - https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/coronavirus

Rethink - https://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/covid-19-support/

Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service COVID-19 support - https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/our-services-a-z/leeds-mental-wellbeing-service/what-we-offer/covid-19-support/

Support groups

COVID-19 Mutual Aid UK - https://covidmutualaid.org/

Find your nearest support group, access local group resources and community resources

Helplines

Penny Appeal - Listening Line - https://pennyappeal.org/appeal/at-home/listeningline

Student Space - https://studentspace.org.uk/

Phone, text, email and web chat support for students during the pandemic