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Post-Lockdown Anxiety - It's A Thing!
Here in the UK at least, it looks like the end *may* be in sight. It's great news, but it means yet another adjustment. And while the public narrative is one of excitement, lots of us are actually feeling quite apprehensive. If this is you, know that you're not alone, and that there are very good reasons you are feeling the way you are. Everything from Arctic exploration research to the phenomenon of reverse culture shock helps us understand why this is so - and how we can support ourselves as we adapt.
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Want to know more? Here's a podcast I recorded with my wonderful co-instructor Nicky at Point3. It was a great chat - we hope you enjoy it. Listen or Download here :).
Self monitoring tools:
Getting into the habit of learning your indicators and keeping an eye on yourself is one of the best ways to ensure you'll spot issues before they take over your life - and the earlier things like anxiety are picked up, the easier it is to do something about them. Here are some resources to help you understand your stress, check in with yourself and get extra help if you need it.
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Mapping Your Stress: Stress Bucket Exercise
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Self Monitoring: your weekly checklist (courtesy of MHFA)
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Self Monitoring: the stress continuum
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Next Steps: where and how to get help
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Burnout self monitoring: online tool for aid workers
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Burnout self monitoring: Headington risk assessment
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Build your own mental health continuum
Self monitoring tools:
Getting into the habit of learning your indicators and keeping an eye on yourself is one of the best ways to ensure you'll spot issues before they take over your life - and the earlier things like anxiety are picked up, the easier it is to do something about them. Here are some resources to help you understand your stress, check in with yourself and get extra help if you need it.
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Mapping Your Stress: Stress Bucket Exercise
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Self Monitoring: your weekly checklist (courtesy of MHFA)
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Self Monitoring: the stress continuum
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Next Steps: where and how to get help
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Burnout self monitoring: online tool for aid workers
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Burnout self monitoring: Headington risk assessment
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Build your own mental health continuum
Preparing for lock down / self-isolation 1 - March 20th, 2020 - written by Imogen Wall
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- Download a copy of the article - in English
Pandemic anxiety 101 - March 23rd, 2020 written by Imogen Wall
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Download a copy of the article - in English
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Download a translation of the article - in German - translated by Janika McGurk
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Link to a translation of the article into British sign language - by Darren Townsend
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​Download an illustration of the article - in English - illustrated by Anna Geyer from New Possibilities (higher res available on request). Click on this link to see a film of Anna talking through her illustration.
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