Prioritising Your Mental Health During Covid-19

Prioritising Your Mental Health During Covid-19

Edem Seglah (e.seglah@abertay.ac.uk) has recently joined the Abertay Counselling and Mental Health team as Mental Health Advisor. 

Experts say that, the behaviour and environments needed to curtail the spread of COVID-19 outbreak are known risk factors for mental health and emotional difficulties

This outbreak has affected us in a profound way, on how we work and socialize, our family, community and university life. The truth is these may become our default position as no one has definite solutions to this enforced change

In times like this it helps to try and move attention from things that as individuals we cannot influence any change. Worrying about things beyond our control can be destructive. This will only leave you drained, anxious, overwhelmed and exacerbate any mental health problems

So your mental health is a priority. Your well-being and self-care, essential  

Abertay's Counselling and Mental Health team are here to support students who have concerns about mental health issues, are experiencing emotional or psychological distress, or have other personal difficulties they need help with. 

To access counselling at Abertay please email counselling@abertay.ac.uk for a telephone or Skype appointment.

If you require urgent assistance, please contact:

• your GP
• NHS 24 on 111
• Breathing Space 0800 83 85 87
• Samaritans on 116 123 

Other Helpful Resources

More information on how to look after your mental health during the current crisis can be found at: https://abertay.co/Counselling

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/coronavirus

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/coronavirus/pre-existing-mental-health-problems

Or download the MyWellbeing App