You may find that the added stress of the current situation could have a big impact on your mental health. In some cases, you may feel that you are having a mental health crisis as you no longer feel able to cope or be in control of your situation.

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You may: feel great emotional distress or anxiety, feel that you cannot cope with day-to-day life or work, think about self-harm or even suicide, or experience or hear voices (hallucinations).

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If this sort of situation happens, you should get immediate expert assessment and advice to identify the best course of action:

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• If you have already been given a Crisis Line number from a health professional, please call it.

• If you’re under the care of a mental health team and have a specific care plan that states who to contact when you need urgent care, follow this plan.

• Mind also provides information about how to plan for a crisis.

• Samaritans has a free to call service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, if you want to talk to someone in confidence. Call them on 116 123.

• Find local crisis support services near you that can support you.

• You can contact NHS 111 if you need urgent care but it’s not life threatening.

• In in a medical emergency call 999 if you are seriously ill or injured and your life is at risk. A mental health emergency should be taken as seriously as a physical health emergency.

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See further advice from the NHS on dealing with a mental health crisis.