NEWS MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS
to your work – whether you are let go, furloughed or, if self-employed, find your work drops off. If you aren’t at work, try to keep in touch with colleagues – demand will increase again, and you will have a future. If you are isolated at home, keeping those connections can be so important. If you are self-employed, try to reach out to your normal networks, or see if there’s an opportunity locally to connect with others through business forums. It’s an uncertain time but your skills will be needed again soon. As we adjust to a period of living and working differently, some employers will be looking for new staff, so think about how your skills transfer. And if you want to help and are able, consider doing something else for a while.
How can people deal with worries about their finances, particularly if they’ve been
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furloughed, taken a pay cut or even lost their job? Using a budget tool to redo your household budget for being at home could be useful. You may be saving money by not spending on things like transport and socialising. The government is launching initiatives daily. Remember, debt and money advice varies across the UK, so make sure you find the appropriate service for your nation. Speak to your bank if you are worried about paying
It’s an uncertain time but
your skills will be needed again
your mortgage as many are allowing mortgage breaks. It’s also worth checking any insurance policies you have. Life cover, critical illness cover, mortgage insurance and even home insurance sometimes offer legal advice or cover that could help.
With so much going on, it can be hard to sleep well. What tips do you have for a better night’s sleep? Sleep is crucial for our mental health, but it’s understandable for it to be disturbed at a time like this. A bedtime routine is important. Limit your use of screens and consumption of news before bed and try to keep away from the booze. If you find yourself awake, get up and do something relaxing until you are tired again.
OChris O’Sullivan is head of business development and engagement at the Mental Health Foundation
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