Supporting Mental Health During the Pandemic

COVID-19 has plunged us all into uncertainty and the constant news about the pandemic can feel relentless. With the prospect of several more weeks of disruption, unrelenting pressures and/or isolation, feelings of uncertainty, helplessness and loneliness will take a toll on colleagues' mental health. It is therefore imperative that we maintain support for our teams during these challenging times. There are proven methods of intervention that can readily be adopted for low-cost or no-cost, and we've pulled together this briefing note to help you recognise and respond to your teams' mental health needs.