{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/609cc60259338d07c1de4676/62c5850fbf4e76001446a801?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Speaking to Mind: the effects of Covid-19 on Mental Health, and how to deal with anxiety, loneliness, and other issues","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/609cc60259338d07c1de4676/1657111699121-aab75e94cda4594faa1589125df72f74.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Covid Aid spoke to Kerry McLeod, Head of Information Content, and Amy-Louise Murray, Information Officer at Mind, to find out more about the mental health charity, before answering questions from the <a href=\"https://community.covidaidcharity.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Covid Aid Support Community</a> around anxiety, loneliness, and coping with the persistent effects of Long Covid. </p><p><br></p><h3>Links from Mind</h3><p><br></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/about-anxiety/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Anxiety and panic attacks</a>&nbsp;– Explains anxiety and panic attacks, including possible causes and how you can access treatment and support. Includes tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family</li><li><a href=\"https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/bereavement/about-bereavement/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bereavement</a>&nbsp;- Provides information on bereavement, where to go for support, and suggestions for helping yourself and others through grief</li><li><a href=\"https://mindnamh-my.sharepoint.com/personal/amy-louise_murray_mind_org_uk/Documents/%E2%80%A2%09Coronavirus%20and%20mental%20health\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Coronavirus and mental health</a>&nbsp;- The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is affecting all our lives. Many of us are struggling with how it's affecting ourselves and our loved ones. Those of us living with mental health problems are facing extra challenges too. Here you'll find reliable information and tips to help you cope</li><li><a href=\"https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/depression/about-depression/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Depression</a>&nbsp;- Information about depression, its symptoms and possible causes, and how you can access treatment and support. Includes tips on caring for yourself, and guidance for friends and family</li><li><a href=\"https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental-health-problem/where-to-start/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Seeking help for a mental health problem</a>&nbsp;– A guide to taking the first steps, making empowered decisions and getting the right support for you</li></ul><p><br></p><h3><strong>Mind's support services</strong></h3><p><br></p><p><strong>Mind’s Infoline</strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:+44-300-123-3393\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">0300 123 3393</a></p><ul><li>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@mind.org.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">info@mind.org.uk</a></li><li>Post: Mind Infoline, PO Box 75225, London, E15 9FS</li></ul><p>Mind's Infoline provides an information and signposting service, and is open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except for bank holidays).</p><p>You can ask about:</p><ul><li>mental health problems</li><li>where to get help near you</li><li>treatment options</li><li>advocacy services</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Legal line</strong>: 0300 466 6463</p><p>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:legal@mind.org.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">legal@mind.org.uk</a>&nbsp;~</p><p>Post: Mind Legal line, PO Box 75225, London, E15 9FS</p><p>Mind's Legal line provides legal information and general advice on mental health related law. It's open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except for bank holidays)</p><p>Ask about:</p><ul><li>being detained under the Mental Health Act (sectioning)</li><li>mental capacity</li><li>community care</li><li>discrimination and equality.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://sidebyside.mind.org.uk/?_adal_ca=cg%3DOrganic.1655820904134&amp;_adal_cw=1655713985672.1655820904134\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Side by Side</strong></a></p><ul><li>Side by Side&nbsp;is a supportive online community </li></ul>","author_name":"covid:aid"}