COVID-19
Mental Health Lockdown Guide
Practicing Gratitude with NHS Occupational Therapist, Lisa Ince
Today’s episode of Eavesdrop is NHS worker, Lisa Ince. As an occupational therapist, Lisa helps people helps individuals on a daily basis become more independent by helping them manage their day to day tasks and looking after their well-being. Here’s a closer look at...
A Plainclothes Hero – Interview with GMP Police Constable, Chris Edge
Episode 2 of Eavesdrop is an interview with Police Constable, Chris Edge. Chris has been working with Greater Manchester Police for over 16 years and spoke to Lily-Jo about his role in a plainclothes response team. In the interview they discussed: The view of the...
COVID-19: What Does This Now Make Possible? Insight from Chief Medical Officer for Oldham, Dr John Patterson
Season 3 of Eavesdrop kicked off this week with an interview with key worker, Dr John Patterson. Lily-Jo met Dr Patterson while at her first counsellor post for the NHS. Dr Patterson is now the Chief Medical Officer for Oldham, Greater Manchester, and he spoke with...
What to Do When You Think You Might Be Suicidal
Experts suggest that suicide rates in the UK will rise because of COVID-19. With an increase in the number of calls to suicide hotlines and police noting an increase in the early signs of suicide and suicide attempts, we are in danger of losing more vulnerable people...
Exercise for Mental Wellness – How to Get Mental Health Movement Moments Into Your Day
If you or anyone you love is experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19 please self-isolate and if your symptoms are causing you worry please call NHS 111. During this time, there has been a lot of focus on fitness. The concern is, quite rightly, that too much...
Loss: How to Manage Loss in this Difficult Time
If you or anyone you love is experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19 please self-isolate and if your symptoms are causing you to worry please call NHS 111. If you need to talk to someone about a loss you are experiencing, please consider contacting a support...
Loneliness: How to Cope When There’s No One Else at Home
I am in all ways an extrovert, my energy is drawn completely from other people. I find myself naturally gravitating towards people and, much like a cat or dog, I don’t always do this to communicate with them or interact with them in any way; often I simply feel most...
Worry: How to Cope When Someone You Love is a Key Worker
If you or anyone you love is experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19 please self-isolate and if your symptoms are causing you to worry please call NHS 111. On Thursday evening, households all over the UK reached out of their windows to clap for the NHS. It was...
Making a Joyful Routine – How to Build a Mentally Positive Routine in Our New Normal
If you have concerns about the physical health of you or someone you love, please look at the NHS information about COVID-19 virus here: NHS 111 Online - About coronavirus (COVID-19) I’m taking this opportunity to be candid with you - I am really struggling with this...
5 Activities to Look After Your Child’s Mental Well-Being in COVID-19 Outbreak
If you have concerns about the physical health of you or someone you love, please look at the NHS information about COVID-19 virus here: NHS 111 Online - About coronavirus (COVID-19) If you are overwhelmed and struggling with your mental health, please consider...
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