DEALING WITH ANXIETY

Anxiety is very common during and after an emergency event such as a flooding, earthquakes and evacuation. This is a normal response to a very stressful situation. Talking to people and helping others can be both therapeutic and useful.

If you need support for yourself or for others:

• talk to your family doctor, general practice nurse or Healthline on 0800 611 116
• free-call or text 1737 to talk to a trained counsellor 24 hours a day
• call Rural Support Trust on 0800 787 254 to talk to someone who understands the pressures of rural life.
• in an emergency, call 111.

See tips on getting enough sleep during challenging times.

See advice for explaining to children what is going on – how to talk to them and listen to them.