Speaking to Mind: the effects of Covid-19 on Mental Health, and how to deal with anxiety, loneliness, and other issues

Covid Aid spoke to Kerry McLeod, Head of Information Content, and Amy-Louise Murray, Information Officer at Mind, to find out more about the mental health charity, before answering questions from the Covid Aid Support Community around anxiety, loneliness, and coping with the persistent effects of Long Covid.

Links from Mind

• Anxiety and panic attacks – Explains anxiety and panic attacks, including possible causes and how you can access treatment and support. Includes tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family
• Bereavement - Provides information on bereavement, where to go for support, and suggestions for helping yourself and others through grief
• Coronavirus and mental health - The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is affecting all our lives. Many of us are struggling with how it's affecting ourselves and our loved ones. Those of us living with mental health problems are facing extra challenges too. Here you'll find reliable information and tips to help you cope
• Depression - Information about depression, its symptoms and possible causes, and how you can access treatment and support. Includes tips on caring for yourself, and guidance for friends and family
• Seeking help for a mental health problem – A guide to taking the first steps, making empowered decisions and getting the right support for you

Mind's support services

Mind’s Infoline: 0300 123 3393

• Email: [email protected]
• Post: Mind Infoline, PO Box 75225, London, E15 9FS

Mind's Infoline provides an information and signposting service, and is open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except for bank holidays).

You can ask about:

• mental health problems
• where to get help near you
• treatment options
• advocacy services

Legal line: 0300 466 6463

Email: [email protected] ~

Post: Mind Legal line, PO Box 75225, London, E15 9FS

Mind's Legal line provides legal information and general advice on mental health related law. It's open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except for bank holidays)

Ask about:

• being detained under the Mental Health Act (sectioning)
• mental capacity
• community care
• discrimination and equality.

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