Wellbeing tipsforyoung inlockdown

Young people in Perth and Kinross who may be struggling with their mental health during lockdown are being encouraged to take care of their emotional wellbeing.

Tips from NHS Tayside that young people can follow to help improve their wellbeing during the pandemic include: a good night’s sleep and sleeping routine; getting regular exercise to increase the heart rate and get the body moving; talking to people to let them know how you are feeling; and asking for support if and when you need it.

Diane Caldwell, clinical care group manager for NHS Tayside’s child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS), said: “Coronavirus is affecting all our lives and things keep changing all the time, which can be really hard to deal with.

“Lots of change and uncertainty can feel really stressful but it is important for young people to realise they are not alone in feeling this way.

Using positive coping strategies can help you deal with these feelings and help to improve your mental wellbeing.”

Young people have also been directed to support services such as Cool2Talk, Childline or the youth mental health charity Feeling Strong.