Emotional Support, Mental Health, Anxiety and Wellbeing
Emotional Support, Mental Health, Anxiety and Wellbeing
A simple, easy-read visual resource explaining Coronavirus
Social Stories about Coronovirus by Carol Grey
A simple story to help children manage anxiety about Coronavirus
Supporting children with emotional regulation
Supporting children with a change in routine
A coronavirus Story for children - Elsa support
WHO guidance to support mental health during this time
MIND coronavirus and your wellbeing
Blog from Anna Mathur, Psychotherapist - dealing with Coronavirus anxiety
Makaton-signed video to help those with communication difficulties understand the current situation
Coronavirus information in a range of languages - Written by doctors of the world
Relating to Coronavirus
- Dave the Dog is worried about coronavirus on the Nurse Dotty Books website - A story book for young children that aims to help them learn about coronavirus without fear.
- The coronavirus explained and what you should do (YouTube Video, Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell) - An excellent, informative animated video, explaining how the virus works and what we need to do to defeat it. Suitable for older children.
- Coronavirus on BrainPOP website - A range of resources to help children learn about the coronavirus, viruses generally, the history of microscopy etc. Includes an excellent animated video and quizzes.
- Child Mind Institute website - Talking to kids about the coronavirus.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website - Talking with children about coronavirus.
- First news website - You can download a copy for free (PDF) which includes a 4-page spread on coronavirus, further copies will then be emailed to you weekly for free.
Resources and weblinks to support mental wellbeing - please open the document below