Tools and Resources
Download the Virtual Workshop on Covid-19 slides
Presentation by Professor Ella Arensman for NSRF and UCC with evidence based tips for self-care during COVID. For maximum benefit, it is best delivered as one-hour virtual interactive workshop session – email ella.arensman@ucc.ie / fenella.ryan@ucc.ie for guidance
Download the UCC Tips for Social Distancing
LifeMatters UCC research informed tips for social distancing, quarantine, and isolation created by Dr Margaret O’Rourke
https://www.thepositiveblog.org/
A blog that seeks to generate a positive community in UCC during these times by Gerard Horgan
HSE Minding Your Mental Health During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Professor Brendan Kelly, Trinity College Dublin, on Coping with Coronavirus
Union of Students of Ireland has useful updates and advice
Jigsaw is a useful resource for young people and mental health
Spunout.ie by young people for young people
WHO Coping with Stress During Covid 19
WHO Advice for Parents Minding Children
Q&A session with expert WHO HQ staff member on MHPSS aspects of COVID-19
Download the Life Matters Study and Exams Guide presentation slides on study and exam Performance by Dr Margaret O’Rourke and Kate O’Connell
Download the Study Skills presentation slides by Lisa Halton, Occupational Therapy UCC
Download the Starting Study at Home guide
Download Study Break Success
Here are 6 short videos guiding you through how to take a good short break – ideas range from breathing exercises to chair yoga to juggling! Created by Kathryn Sheehan from DSS.
Centres for Disease Control and Prevention Benefits of Physical Activity
Centres for Disease Control and Prevention Measuring Physical Activity
Gov.uk Physical Activity Infographics
30 Minute Low-Impact Dance Grooves
Gentle Yoga Flow
No Equipment Bodyweight Strength Workout
Irish Government In this Together Website for COVID-19
Practical advice on nutrition during lockdown from the Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) comprehensive healthy eating guidelines (updated in 2019)
Cork Sports have lots of great ideas for meals to prepare
Check out the HelpGuide.org guide on sleeping better for a comprehensive look at sleeping better.
https://ucc.participateonline.net/
An NUI Social anxiety programme
A guided, CBT based online self-management programme for mild to moderate depression. FREE from the European Alliance against Depression during COVID. Trialled in UCC
A mindfulness based behavioural therapy online programme. Free during the COVID crisis – download on phone and input code TOGETHER
Self Help App for People with Eating Disorders
Student Health Matters App for iPhone
Colleges student health guide app from the ISHA
Online support groups for people over 18
Online counselling service
Visit mymind.org
Telephone support counselling for people who are suicidal or engaging in self-harm.
Freephone 1800 247 247 every day 24 hours a day
Emotional support to anyone in distress or struggling to cope
Freephone 116 123 (any time, day or night)
Irish Nutrition and Dietic Science Covid-19 Resources
Food Safety Authority Ireland Health Eating Guidelines
Cork Sports’ 101+ Healthy Meals
Irish Government Healthy Eating During COVID-19
Download Health and Wellbeing During Covid-19
SAFEMED tips for Doctor Health and Wellbeing during COVID-19
http://meetboost.com
Real time resilience guidance created by the SAFEMED team in UCC Dr Margaret O’Rourke. Subscribe to the free newsletter and ask questions you want answered around this topic.
Individual phone support for all HSE staff in Cork and Kerry 7 days a week 9.00am - 8.00pm
Confidential free individual telephone support for staff to discuss how COVID-19 is impacting on you, your work or your family. We can offer some guidance on how to manage your emotional response to this unprecedented societal and work challenge.
Email ckch.covid19selfhelp@hse.ie or Call/Text 087-4451831 or 087-1840945 to arrange a time
Free Telephone counselling for MPS Members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Quote MPS number to avail of this confidential service
Call ICAS on 1800849004
https://www.mindthefrontline.com
A mental health resource for healthcare workers created by Psychiatrists for staff who are concerned about the impact of working during this crisis on their mental health.
https://connectacoach.org
Licensed coaches in Ireland providing free coaching to Heathcare professionals during the COVID crisis.
https://www.supporttheworkers.org
It is targeted towards staff providing psychosocial support to frontline workers and aims to equip them with an evidence based response. As our knowledge to date suggests, this support may be.