COVID-19 Support Series

During this difficult time in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, we are uniting our community alongside our collective of experts to provide you with evidence based and reliable resources.

Each week of lockdown we have bought together the BWC experts to answer your questions from dealing with mental health issues during lockdown to working out from home.

 
 
 

Sleep | Dr Nerina Ramlakhan

Physiologist, sleep and energy expert Dr Nerina Ramlakhan shares why sleep is so important during this time to support your mental health as well as the regular functioning of the immune system.

Go to the Live Well, Be Well series to find further information from Dr Nerina on sleep and wellbeing and find her top products for a restful nights sleep here.

 
 
 

Domestic Abuse | Frankie Herbert

Model and BWC Ambassador, Frankie Herbert recently opened up about her personal experience with domestic abuse. Today she shares with us the importance of raising awareness around this subject and how those vulnerable can can be affected greatly during this time of self isolation. 

If you are a victim of domestic abuse and are in immediate danger, please call the emergency services on 999. Organisation such as Refuge and the Samaritans are still operating at this time.

Find more from Frankie in our Live Well, Be Well series and read Frankie’s personal experience with domestic abuse here.

 
 
 

Mental Health | Dr Julie Moltke

Medical doctor and mental health specialist, Dr Julie Moltke answers your questions on supporting our health and dealing with anxiety during this uncertain time of COVID-19 lockdown.

 
 
 

Mental Health and Relationships | Lucy Beresford

Psychotherapist, life coach and and wellbeing advocate, Lucy Beresford answers your questions on dealing with the changes of our daily routine due to social isolation, how to manage a relationship during lockdown and where to find help if you are experiencing domestic abuse. 

For more from Lucy, find her recent article for the Be Well Collective on comparison and competition, here.

 
 
 

Mental Health and Movement | Seema Parmar

Passionate mental health advocate and fitness trainer, Seema Parmar speaks to the Be Well about the benefits of movement for mental health this Mental Health Awareness Week.

 
 
 

Movement | Luke Worthington

Nike trainer Luke Worthington shares with the Be Well Collective community how to keep healthy by staying active during lockdown. Answering your questions on mobility training, keeping fit and adapting your workouts for small spaces at home.

 
 
 

Meditation | Jillian Lavender

Co founder of the London Meditation Centre, Jillian Lavender answers your questions on Vedic Meditation and the benefits to our health and immune functioning.

To discover more about Vedic Meditation and it’s benefits, watch Jillian’s video in our Live Well, Be Well series.

 
 
 
 

Eating Disorders | Lauren Hern

BBC journalist and founder of Jiggsys Place, Laura Hern answers your questions about disordered eating and the effects the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the mental health of the nation.