Resources to help during times of distress.
Written by Denise Chippindale, Founder of Anxious As Anything
For those who are feeling overwhelmed, angry and at a loss on what to do surrounding the events that are happening In Ukraine, you are not alone. World events have a big impact on how we feel, in both body and mind.
I’ve been following the coverage of the invasion of Ukraine quite intensely to understand what exactly is happening and to keep up to date. I’ve noticed myself feeling very withdrawn from my normal day-to-day, on edge and super anxious like a lot of us in the global community.
Violence at this scale is taxing. You can’t help but feel helpless. It is severely distressing and after 2 years of riding the emotional rollercoaster that the pandemic has brought, this is emotionally taxing and can weigh heavy.
I’ve compiled a list of resources and tips to help you strive to sustain mental health and wellbeing plus give to those who need it most.
Elevate Labs
Balance App
Balance is an innovative, personalised meditation experience that helps people improve their stress, sleep, and more.
Read more and download here
Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee: GP & Author
Stories from leading health experts and exciting personalities who offer easy health life-hacks, expert advice and debunk common health myths, giving you the tools to revolutionise how you eat, sleep, move and relax.
Available on Apple Podcasts
UN Refugee UK
(Updated 3/7/22) The United Nations and humanitarian partners today launched coordinated emergency appeals for a combined US$1.7 billion to urgently deliver humanitarian support to people in Ukraine and refugees in neighbouring countries.
The Ukraine Flash Appeal 2022 is available here.
The Regional Refugee Response Plan for Ukraine is available here.
TED Radio Hour podcast
This fascinating podcast shares the best TED talks from the world-renowned TED stage. It covers a variety of thought-provoking topics from coping with failure to forgiveness.
Find TED Radio Hour on NPR One, Google Play Music and Apple Podcasts.
The British Red Cross
The British Red Cross has launched an urgent appeal to help Ukraine.
It is estimated that at least 102 civilians, including 16 children, have been killed in Ukraine since Russia launched its invasion eight days ago.
Donate your money here.
Stay connected
Whether you’re working from home or back in the office, for the foreseeable future, the chances you might feel flat and disheartened. Reach out to a peer or loved one. Feel free to be vulnerable because the chances of you feeling similar are high. Text how you feel or send something a bit fun, just to help shift your mindset.
Breathe2Relax
