If you're having to stay at home due to coronavirus (COVID-19), it's important to take care of your mind and body.
The following suggestions and ideas give you advice about how to stay about top of your mental health.
Talk about your worries
Are you feeling worried, afraid or powerless about the current situation? Voice your concerns with people you trust – doing so could help others too. Or try speaking to a charity live chat or helpline.
Look after your body
How we feel is impacted by our physical health. Try to ensure you and your family are eating healthy, well-balanced meals, drinking enough water and exercising daily.
Connect with others
It's important for your mental wellbeing to maintain healthy relationships with people you trust. Think about how you can keep in contact with friends and family when you're at home – by phone, email, video calls or online.
Carry on doing things that you enjoy
When we feel nervous, anxious, lonely or weak, we may stop doing things that we usually enjoy. If it's something you can do at home, make an effort to focus on your favourite hobby. Choosing something new to learn at home could also help.
Take time to relax
Relaxing can help improve our wellbeing. Relaxation techniques can also help deal with feelings of anxiety.
Look after your sleep
Good-quality sleep makes a big difference in how we feel, so it's important to keep your daily sleep schedule, and follow healthy sleeping habits.
