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Coronavirus and mental health

Covid-19, also known as coronavirus or CV19, is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. On March 11 2020, the World Health Organisation declared the new virus a pandemic. Our Covid hub can help people with practical tips, support and advice about how you can protect yourself and your loved ones.

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Covid-19: Long COVID and mental health

For most people, the symptoms of COVID-19 will pass within a few days or weeks. But for some people the effects can last for weeks or months. This condition is called long COVID.

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Covid 19 vaccine and people living with severe mental illness

Guidance on the Covid-19 vaccine made by Pfizer/BioNTech for people severely affected by mental illness.

Supporting someone with a mental illness

If you support someone with a mental illness you may face practical, financial and emotional problems from time to time. This page looks at tips and suggestions to help you support someone.

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Responding to unusual behaviour

If you have a friend or family member with a mental illness, some of their behaviour might worry you. This section suggests some ways to deal with unusual behaviour.

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Looking after your physical health

Wellbeing & physical health

Looking after your wellbeing and physical health is really important, especially if you are feeing isolated. Visit our wellbeing section to find out more.