Coronavirus, Lockdowns and Mental health Issues
Season 1, Episode 640, Feb 05, 2021, 10:00 AM
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey checked in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Live Pharmacy in Glasgow to talk about how the Coronavirus pandemic and lockdowns have been affecting some people’s mental health and what services are available to help people who might be experiencing mental health issues.
Elizabeth highlighted several useful online resources and phone numbers including:
The NHS website for finding NHS psychological therapies services (IAPT), including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) services.
NHS web pages on Mental Health services
NHS E-referral number: 0345 60 88 888
The SilverLine Helpline number: 0800 470 8090
To get in touch with Elizabeth Roddick email Elizabeth.r@newlifepharmacy.co.uk or for more information visit https://newlifepharmacy.co.uk
Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.
Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.