The COVID-19 pandemic is sweeping across the globe. Unfortunately, this causes many people to experience psychological stress on an unprecedented scale. We have been forced into a lockdown situation where we may not leave our houses – not only for our own health and safety, but more importantly to prevent passing on the virus to those with compromised immune systems or the elderly. Unemployment, a great cause of stress, is a real possibility for many on the other side of the lockdown. Many of our usual endorphin–inducing rituals such as outdoor exercise, in-person socialisation with friends, the celebration of important milestones and attending events have