How to manage our anxiety: Factsheet offering helpful advice

NHS Western Isles has produced a useful factsheet offering helpful advice on managing anxiety as a result of the ongoing coronavirus situation.

Dr Maggie Watts, Director of Public Health, said “Health boards have understandably been focusing on ensuring hospital and community services are prepared for our response to Coronavirus, but we are keen, alongside our mental health services to remind people of the importance of looking after our own and others mental health during this time. 

“The first thing is to say is that it is normal to be feeling stressed and anxious right now. The vast majority of us have never experienced anything like this before but there are steps we can all take to help us cope much better in what is an anxious time."

Alison Robertson, NHS Western Isles Clinical Psychologist, said “The uncertainty in our lives at the moment can be very hard to cope with and whilst it is hard to switch this off, there are some simple steps we can take to keep ourselves mentally well and resilient – and that can make a big difference. It is important we all take time to look after ourselves and each other.”

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• How to manage our anxiety about Coronavirus (COVID-19) factsheet.pdf