Covid-19, Lockdown and your Mental Wellbeing

Joana Faustino, Work Psychologist at RSSB, talks about the feelings we might be experiencing and some coping strategies for the pressures that we are facing.

01:00 Possible effects of the lockdown on your mental health.

03:10 Acknowledging your emotions.

04:12 How are news reports affecting you?

04:55 Managing worry.

07:09 Managing difficult situations.

09:30 Physical and mental health working together.

10:40 Keeping a routine.

12:28 Getting help from others.

13:30 Identifying and solving problems.

15:44 Help from outside sources.

16:48 How we can help others.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Postpone your worry leaflet: https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Mental%20Health%20Professionals/Generalised%20Anxiety/Generalised%20Anxiety%20-%20Information%20Sheets/Generalised%20Anxiety%20Information%20Sheet%20-%2005%20-%20Postpone%20your%20Worry.pdf

Postpone your worry worksheet: https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Mental%20Health%20Professionals/Generalised%20Anxiety/Generalised%20Anxiety%20-%20Worksheets/Generalised%20Anxiety%20Worksheet%20-%2001%20-%20Postpone%20your%20Worry.pdf

Problem solving worksheet: https://www.getselfhelp.co.uk/docs/ProblemSolvingWorksheet.pdf

NHS How to get to sleep: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sleep-and-tiredness/how-to-get-to-sleep/

NHS Your Mind Plan: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/your-mind-plan-quiz/

Mind for better mental health: https://www.mind.org.uk/coronavirus-we-are-here-for-you/

Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/ 

You can find links to other related resources for the rail industry and for individuals by going to the RSSB website www.rssb.co.uk and searching for 'Covid-19' or 'mental wellbeing'.  These include other resources and articles such as:

Local IAPT service : an NHS service that provides talking therapies for common mental health difficulties.

The Railway Mission : The Railway Mission have set up a dedicated support mailbox for rail staff during the pandemic at COVID19@railwaymission.org.  Rail staff can also phone, text, or WhatsApp on 07903-505868.

The Covid-19 Road Transport Toolkit: https://www.drivingforbetterbusiness.com/covid-19/