SIS 2020 is a visual series that captures personal experiences and emotions during the coronavirus outbreak and lockdown. The pandemic and subsequent restrictions have profoundly impacted mental health and well-being, leaving many feeling anxious, stressed, worried, or depressed.
Reactions and emotions during this time vary from person to person. It is crucial to remember that whatever you are feeling right now is entirely valid—and you are not alone.
In this context, “Sis is everyone. Sis is all of us during these unprecedented times.”
This has been a challenging period and an undeniably significant moment in history. SIS 2020 serves as a record of the emotions and experiences that have shaped this life-changing time, offering a space for reflection, understanding, and shared humanity.
FOR WAYS TO LOOK AFTER YOUR MENTAL HEALTH please check out Coronavirus Advice Hub on Mental Health Org UK
The pandemic is affecting us all. If you are struggling to cope with your mental health, NHS Talking Therapies can help. Your GP can refer you or you can refer yourself online.
There is a list of mental health charities, organisations and support groups that can offer expert advice which can be found HERE
Also there are tips and information that can help improve your mood and ease depression on HelpGuide.Org
If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious or exhausted, you are not alone. Contact Shout on 85258, its UK first free confidential, 24/7 text support service. Its free on all mobile networks.
Samaritans also provides confidential, non judgemental emotional support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair including those that can lead to suicide. You can phone, email, write a letter or in most cases talk to someone face to face. Call 116 123 (24 hours a day, free to call)
Listening to music also boosts our mental health and our mood! It leaves a major impact on each one of us. It can reduce stress, improve our health and overall well-being. Music is an essential part of human existence.
Enjoy Alsarah, a Sudanese singer/songwriter with a powerful voice and strong eclectic mix of north and east African tunes with Arabic influence
“Huff +Puff” by Just a band, a kenyan house/ funk/disco band
And lastly “Winning in Life” by Just a Band feat Owuor Arunga
STAY SAFE, STAY WELL
Love and Light
Chin We
Great work. Keep up your great work and keep doing you. The Lord is your strength. I am so happy for you.