https://young.scot/campaigns/national/coronavirus
Young Scot COVID-19 Website:
Information and practical advice about Covid-19 that is continually updated with links added to information you can trust.
https://www.brainpop.com/health/diseasesinjuriesandconditions/coronavirus/
An informative and reassuring animation for older children and young people.
https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/just-for-kids-a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirus
A comic explaining COVID-19 for older children and young people.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPsY-jLqaXM
A good child friendly explanation of what COVID-19 is and how it spreads. Suitable for upper primary and secondary pupils.
https://youtu.be/ME5IZn4-BAk
This short clip by the Anna Freud Centre Director gives advice on worries related to COVID-19 for those who have existing mental health difficulties.
https://youngminds.org.uk/
The YoungMinds UK advice on what to do if you’re anxious – useful for teens and young adults. The main focus is on self-care and it provides further information about how young people can look after their mental health if self-isolating.
https://www.childline.org.uk/
Advice and practical activities about how to manage anxiety about covid-19.
https://www.mencap.org.uk/sites/default/files/2020-03/Information%20about%20Coronavirus%20ER%20UPDATED%20130320%20SD%20editsAH.pdf Mencap easy read information sheet about coronavirus.
An easy read version with visuals covers what COVID-19 is, what to do if you think you have it, and how to help stop the spread.
