Advice about well-being whilst staying at home from CWP

Local mental health and community NHS trust, Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) is encouraging people to look after their well-being, and the well-being of others, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This change to our way of living as a society may have a number of effects, not least the impact it may have on people’s well-being and mental health. But there is lots of helpful advice online regarding practical steps a person can take to ensure that positive well-being can be maintained while staying at home, courtesy of the Every Mind Matters campaign’s dedicated Coronavirus resource.

Director of nursing, therapies and patient partnership, Gary Flockhart said: “We are currently facing some challenging circumstances due to the COVID -19 virus outbreak. However, despite the challenges, I would encourage people to look after their own well-being and the well-being of others. By staying active, having a daily routine and doing things you enjoy, people can look after their physical and mental well-being.

“I would also urge anybody who has concerns, feels worried or scared about the current situation to talk to somebody and stay connected with your friends and families. There are also a number of helplines and community groups available so that you don’t have to face your worries alone.”

Among the tips and advice is to try and stay connected with others, look after your body with a well-balanced diet and take some exercise, try to do things you enjoy and also take some time to relax.

Click here for a list of NHS-recommended helplines available for people who would like further support. The help in a crisis section of this website also contains information for anybody experiencing a mental health crisis.

CWP Recovery College YouTube Channel

The CWP Recovery College has launched its own YouTube channel. Please see the link to the channel below.

IRWC Cheshire & Wirral NHS Foundation Trust – YouTube

The channel will be showing a mix of live and pre-recorded workshops that can be used to support wellbeing whilst at home or at work using self-management techniques. Some of the workshops that will be available are Anxiety Management, Relapse Prevention, Wellness Recovery Action Planning, Anger Management, Mindfulness etc. Alongside this there is also a number of workbooks available that can be used in conjunction with the videos or as a standalone tool.  

If you would like any further information please call 01625 505647 or email cwp.involve-and-recover@nhs.net.