Community encouraged to practice kindness and remember those in isolation

Beyond Blue’s lead clinical advisor Dr Grant Blashki is encouraging the community to reach out and contact those who are in isolation during the coronavirus outbreak and reminding people to practice kindness throughout this period. The national mental health organization has developed online resources to help people cope with COVID-19 after a surge in the number of phone calls, with the website receiving more than 2,000 visitors per day. Mr Blashki said it was important for people to be prepare a measured response and be patient as the circumstances were expected to last for an extended period. Anyone who may be feeling distressed can contact the following organisations for support. Beyond blue 1300 22 4636 SANE Helpline 1800 18 72 63 Lifeline 131 114 Image: Getty Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au