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If you've been affected by a major traumatic event and want to make sense of how you’re feeling, this page offers practical tips and ways to get support.
It can be particularly useful after events such as acts of violence, mass attacks, or disasters reported in the news.
Helps with
Trauma
How to do a digital detox
Excessive media and technology use can have a negative impact on your mental health, relationships and overall wellbeing. If you feel your screen time has become problematic, a digital detox can help you bring things back into balance.
Helps with
Anxiety
Depression
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is the most well-studied and widely used form of psychotherapy in Australia. Consisting of numerous strategies and techniques, it can help you learn how to cope better with life’s challenges or be used as a form of treatment for a range of mental health conditions.
Helps with
Depression
Anxiety
Getting active for your wellbeing: a practical guide
We’re often told to get active for our mental health, but what does that really mean? This guide explores different ways movement can support you, depending on what you need today.
Cost:
Low cost
Helps with
Anxiety
Grounding
Managing intrusive thoughts
Dealing with overwhelming and distressing thoughts can be difficult, but knowing how to handle them can make a big difference to how you feel. Learn why you might be experiencing intrusive thoughts and strategies that can help you manage them.
Helps with
Distress
Looping thoughts
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a type of therapy that teaches you to accept your thoughts and feelings rather than try to control them. In this article, we detail how it works, who it can help, and where to find further resources.
Helps with
Anxiety
Depression
Creating a self-care box
Self-care can help you cope with challenging times by ensuring your emotional, physical, and social needs are being met. In this article, we detail how having a self-care box can be a valuable mental health and wellbeing tool.
Helps with
Distress
Overwhelm
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EDMR)
Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) is a type of therapy used to treat emotional distress caused by trauma or difficult memories. In this article, we detail what EMDR is and how it can help you.
Helps with
Trauma
PTSD
Self-care for mental health and wellbeing
Self-care is a key way we protect our mental health and improve our wellbeing. In this article, we explain what exactly self-care is and why it's so beneficial during challenging times. You'll also find easy self-care ideas you can try right now or down the track.
Helps with
Stress
Depression
Self-esteem and mental health
Self-esteem can impact every area of our lives, including our mental health. In this article, you'll learn what exactly self-esteem is, why it matters, as well as practical things you can do to start raising your self-esteem.
Helps with
Depression
Relationships
2024 Bondi Junction Attack: Wellbeing support guide
Are you experiencing unexpected and overwhelming emotions following the Bondi Junction attack? You’re not alone. In this support guide, you’ll find information and resources for understanding why it’s okay to feel how you’re feeling as well as ideas for taking care of your wellbeing.
Helps with
Trauma
Overwhelm
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