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Dr Elaine Kasket from the BPS Covid-19 Coordinating Group talks about the difficulties of saying goodbye to loved ones and grieving during the current pandemic, and the ways in which technology might be able to help.

These booklets provide advice for people who have experienced a bereavement during the COVID-19 pandemic period. The first two booklets offer advice on dealing with grief and bereavement, and practical advice on dealing with those aspects of a death that may be different during the pandemic period.

Psychological first aid is a humane, simple, yet powerful way of helping someone in distress during and after a crisis like the COVID 19 pandemic. It involves paying attention to the person’s reactions, active listening and if relevant, practical assistance to help address immediate problems and basic needs.

The Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland have produced a resource to support parents and carers of children in response to COVID-19

Mind your mental health during coronavirus – info leaflet for teens.

At any point during your day, you might find it helpful to find some space and take a short breather. The following steps can be used to help you feel more settled and grounded and more able to make wise choices about how to move through the rest of your day. You can use this at any time, and with practice, may find it particularly useful when you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed for any reason. Ideally, find a quiet place where you will have five minutes undisturbed. If this is hard to find, you can do this within staff bathrooms or even while walking along a corridor.