In light of current events and the subsequent postponement of our 'Q-VFX Picture' event and cancellation of this years Pride festival, the Q-VFX team wanted to provide as much information that we know of to provide some love and support to our community currently on lockdown.
Q-VFX was originally set up as a supportive hub, and we decided that social distancing and 'staying at home' wasn't going to stop us from extending a helping hand and sharing resources that we've used and we know that others have benefitted from.
So here it is, our Q-VFX Support Pack, a list of books, apps, phone lines and other feeds that we hope will go some way to getting you through this very tough time for all of us! We hope this goes some way to support you add bring some positivity to your day.
APPS
Headspace - Meditation & Mindfulness
Stoic - Journaling and Mindfulness Exercises
BOOKS
How to Stay Alive & Notes on a Nervous Planet by Matt Haig
Mind Your Head by Juno Dawson (trans author)
The Life Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck by Sarah Knight
My Sh*t Therapist by Michelle Thomas
It's Not OK To Feel Blue (And Other Lies) by Scarlett Curtis (disabled author)
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking - Susan Cain
The Compassionate Mind - Paul Gilbert
The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho
WEBSITES
Mind Out - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans & Queer Mental Health Service
PHONELINES
Mind Out - 01273 234839
Samaritans - 116 123
Shout: Crisis Text Line - 85258
MUSIC
Everyday Boy - Joan Armatrading
Make Your Own Kind of Music - Cass Elliot
CUTE
Cats Curious - Cute cat pictures and videos
Hey Kitties - Adorable cats and kittens videos and pictures
WeRateDogs - Your Only Source For Professional Dog Ratings