With the shift from lockdown back to some level of normality comes for a lot of people some trepidation, whether the transition itself, socialising again or the virus, for some these can all lead to feelings of anxiety.

In this episode I look at 5 quick ways to cope with anxiety in the moment. These tips won't address the core reason for the anxiety but instead allow you to cope with those feelings when they arise.

The full article these tips were taken from can be found here - https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/how-to-cope-with-anxiety#quick-coping-methods

IF YOU NEED URGENT HELP

Arc is not an emergency service. 

If you assess that you need to speak to someone right now, the quickest route is to access emergency services. If you require urgent medical attention, the following numbers might be useful.

Accident & Emergency (A&E) or 999

Emergency GP appointments at your registered practice: NHS 111

Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team

Exeter, East and Mid Devon | Tel: 01392 674988

Samaritans
Tel: 116 123

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NATIONAL ORGANISATIONS

Depression and Anxiety Services (talking therapies, Cognitive Behavioural therapies

East and Mid Devon | Tel: 01392 385 170

Exeter | Tel: 01392 675360

www.dpt.nhs.uk

NATIONWIDE MENTAL HEALTH CHARITIES

Useful resources and further information from nationwide mental health charities.

www.mind.org.uk

www.samaritans.org

www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk

www.relate.org.uk

www.victimsupport.org.uk

www.anxietyuk.org.uk

www.youngminds.org.uk

www.nopanic.org.uk

MINDFULNESS

www.headspace.com

www.bemindful.co.uk

www.mindfulnesscds.com

A full list of resources can be found here - https://www.arcaxminster.org/useful-resources