Sheffield football star Harry Maguire puts his weight behind new mental health drive also being backed by Wills and Kate

Data shows that more than four in five adults are worried about the effect that coronavirus (COVID-19) is having on their life right now, with over half saying it is affected their wellbeing and nearly half reporting high levels of anxiety

Public Health England’s Every Mind Matters website includes new NHS expert tips and advice on looking after mental wellbeing and supporting your family and loved ones during this time

Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have now narrated a powerful new film in support of campaign and to encourage people to look after their mental and physical wellbeing.

But the England and Manchester United defender has added his own comments, describing how he is dealing with the current lockdown situation.

In a statement, he said: “Speaking regularly to my friends and family is so important during this time. It doesn’t matter how – whether it’s via Skype, FaceTime or just a simple call. It’s good to speak about how you’re feeling with others which supports everyone’s mental wellbeing. The conversations give me a lot of encouragement and positivity, which is exactly what everyone needs during self-isolation.”

With many feeling worried, anxious or isolated during these challenging times, Every Mind Matters highlights that there are lots of things we can all do to look after our mental wellbeing and help others to prevent these concerns from becoming more serious.

NHS psychiatrist, Dr Max Pemberton, said: ““During this time, it’s completely normal to experience an array of different emotions – everyone reacts differently to changes and events going on in their lives. Alongside the Every Mind Matters platform, where you can get tips and advice about looking after your mental wellbeing, there are also some general principles that can help us through this unnerving period.”

To access the site, click here.

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