Lot of people’s lives have been changed due to Covid-19. For some the symptoms have remained persistent for years and months. Long Covid can be debilitating, and people often struggle with changes and adjustment to life. Often people do start to make a recovery, for others this process may be slowed making recovery timescale uncertain.
Vita Health Group are working alongside physical health professionals to provide better support to patients with long covid.
Treatments offered include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) which has been shown to be effective at reducing symptoms of low mood, anxiety and other emotional problems commonly reported with long covid.
Living with Long Covid can often lead to symptoms of depression and anxiety. Common signs and symptoms include:
- Feeling low most of the time and reduced interest or pleasure in once enjoyable activities.
- Excessive worry
- Strong negative feelings towards persistent physical symptoms
- Feeling alone and isolated with long covid
- Avoiding or being unmotivated to use self-management strategies
Self-refer
If you are suffering from anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, low mood or excessive worry, NHS Talking Therapies can provide you with advice, guidance and support.
