Supporting Your Mental Health Through Lockdown

After Prime minister, Boris Johnson’s announcement on Monday, we have been hit with yet another nationwide lockdown. While it’s crucial that we get this virus back in control so we can get back to ‘normal’ sooner, it’s important to recognise the impact that this lockdown will have on countries mental health. 

As a company who have pushed for people to gain a better understanding on mental health, we believe now is more important than ever to support one and other in what looks like will be another tough couple of months. 

Here’s some important things to remember during this lockdown 

• Suffering from mental health isn’t a sign of weakness, in fact last year alone almost 1 in 3 people had concerns about their mental health. After the tough year that we’ve had it’s completely normal to have suffered a dip in your mental health, and most importantly, that’s not your fault. 

• Though this may sound cheesy, this situation won’t last forever. The fact that vaccinations will continue to increase throughout this lockdown mean that the situation will hopefully look a lot more positive when we eventually leave this lockdown. 

• You can still support people who may be struggling. Check in on them, listen to what they have to say and don’t treat them any differently because of their struggles! 

Charities that can help 

Mind UK- Mind provide advice and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding of mental health. 

To get in contact with Mind for help call: 0300 123 3393 or visit https://www.mind.org.uk/  

Young Minds- Young Minds is a mental health charity that fights for children and young people's mental health. Their mission is to ensure young people get the support they need, whenever they need it. 

They also have the Young Minds Crisis Messenger, which provides 24/7 text support for young people across the UK experiencing a mental health crisis.  

To use the Crisis Messenger Service text: YM to 85258 or for more information head to: https://youngminds.org.uk/  

Samaritans- Samaritans offer confidential support for anyone experiencing feelings of distress or despair. 

There helpline is available 24/7 whatever you are going through. 

To get in touch with their helpline call 116 123 or for more information visit: https://www.samaritans.org/  

How The AIM Group can help 

We provide over 10+ FREE online mental health courses to help you learn the signs, triggers and symptoms of mental illness, as well as ways you can support other people who may be suffering.  

Courses include: Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health First Aid And Mental Health Advocacy In The Workplace and Children and Young People’s Mental Health.  

If any of these courses sound of interest to you, you can find out more HERE