Coronavirus and your Mental Health
06 November 2020
If you are finding things hard emotionally right now, you are not alone. Mind provides information and support.
The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is affecting all our lives. Many of us are struggling with how it is affecting ourselves and our loved ones. The current situation can take its toll on your mental wellbeing. All of us face changes in their day to day lives. These might include access to treatment, care, social life, being alone, issues due to the crisis at school or work, in short isolation, might have its impact on our Neurofibromatosis community. Realising any anxiety or increased pressure due to the situation can be dealt with and needs to be addressed. Mind has an array of resources that might help or point you in the right direction.
Here you'll find reliable information and tips to help you cope during this time.
If you have any further concerns or questions you can email us directly to info@nervetumour.org.uk or call our Helpline for medical and non-medical related queries 07939 046 030. You can discuss any issues confidentially with our Specialist Neurofibromatosis Nurses.
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Hannah’s NF1 story
9 year old Hannah is running the Junior Great North Run, so other children with NF can also have access to doctors & nurses
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Sam’s Marathon
Sam, our Specialist NF Nurse for Merseyside & the North West, is running the London Marathon - her very first Marathon!
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NF Patients Community Day
The NF Patients Community Day is on Sunday 9th October 2022 - register to attend virtually
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Appearance, Identity & Law workshop
Appearance, identity & law workshop at Queen Mary University London School of Law
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Alfred the Pirate
Seven year old Alfred the Pirate takes NF1 in his stride, and is supported by Specialist NF Nurse Mel
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Nicole’s NF1 story & skydive
Nicole shares her NF1 journey and her motivation to inspire children with disabilities to achieve whatever they want to do
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Sarah’s NF1 story & Langmead fundraising
Sarah describes her daughter Hannah's NF1 journey and organising a corporate charity day fundraiser at Langmead Herbs
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Molly & Alfie
Mollie has NF1 - her big brother Alfie & friend Kaelan are running to raise awareness & funds for NTUK
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