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Mental wellness during the holiday season

Holidays can be a challenging time for many of us. Learn practical tips on how to look after yourself at this time of the year.
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Supporting someone with a mental health condition: A wellbeing guide for carers

Learn practical ways to take care of your wellbeing while supporting someone you care about.
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Reaching out to Lifeline: What to expect and how to feel more prepared

Learn practical tips for speaking with a crisis supporter, explore calming strategies, and find reassurance that whatever you’re going through is valid and you’re not alone.
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Help with homelessness: Resources for wellbeing, safety, and stability

This guide offers practical support and simple advice to help you navigate uncertainty, look after your wellbeing, and take steps toward stability, no matter where you are on your journey.
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How to talk to a child or young person you're concerned about

Parents, carers, and trusted adults can play a big role in supporting a child or young person through challenging times. Learn practical tips for starting a conversation and creating a safe space for them to open up.
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How to talk to someone about their mental health

Family, friends, and communities can play a big role in helping each other in challenging times. Learn tips for reaching out and offering support to someone you’re concerned about.
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Understanding and managing addiction

Addiction can affect both your body and mind. Understand how addictive behaviours develop and learn practical management strategies that can lead to better mental health and a more balanced, fulfilling life.
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Understanding and managing anger

Anger is a natural emotional response we all experience. Understand why we feel angry, when it can become a problem, and how learning to manage it in healthy ways can help improve your mental health, wellbeing, and relationships.
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Touched by Suicide: Wellbeing support guide

If you or someone you care about has been impacted by suicide, this support guide can help. 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.
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Strong foundations: A wellbeing guide for tradies

Whether you're on the job, looking for work or just trying to get through the day, this guide is here for you. Inside, you’ll find simple ways to help manage stress, stay connected, and take small steps toward better wellbeing.
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Medication addiction: A guide for carers

Supporting someone who is struggling with medication addiction can be challenging. Learn how to support them on their journey and take care of your own wellbeing.
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How our devices fuel loneliness

Devices and social media are often an integral part of our day-to-day life, but how we use our devices can make a big difference to how we feel.
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Getting the most out of your therapy

Therapy can help you achieve your goals, but turning up to your session is only part of your wellbeing journey. Preparing for your therapy is equally important. Here's how to prepare for your therapy session.
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What to expect in your first therapy session

It's common to feel unsure or nervous about your first therapy session, but it's not as scary as you might think! Here's what to expect in your first therapy session.
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Finding the right therapist

Finding the right therapist is one of the most important success factors in therapy. In this article, you'll learn what to look for when choosing a therapist and what are the qualities of a good therapist.
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Contacting Lifeline – Guide

Learn how Lifeline can support you, what to expect when you reach out, and the different ways to connect with a crisis supporter.
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What is a Mental Health Treatment Plan?

Getting a Mental Health Treatment Plan is a great first step to making a lasting difference to how you’re feeling. It can be tricky or intimidating to navigate at first, so here we have broken it down to its simplest form.
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Talk to someone you trust

When you’re feeling out of your depth and overwhelmed, opening up to someone you trust can take some weight off your shoulders.
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How to make a trigger management plan

A trigger management plan is a simple tool to help you recognise emotional triggers and feel more prepared with ways to cope and care for yourself.
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Progressive muscle relaxation: Stress and anxiety relief

Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a simple technique you can try anywhere, anytime to help ease tightness in your body and reduce emotional stress.
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Sleep and mental health

Improving your sleep can also improve your mental health. Learn about common sleep problems, tips for creating healthy sleep habits, and strategies for falling asleep.
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Finding relief through grounding techniques

When feeling overwhelmed, grounding techniques can be a practical yet powerful way to feel calm and regain control. Learn how they can help you.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A CBT-based thought challenging activity

Our thoughts have a powerful impact on our emotions and behaviour. Try this CBT-based activity to help you to manage your thoughts and emotions more effectively.
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Journaling your thoughts and feelings

Journaling has been shown to not just help you feel better in the moment, but deliver long-term benefits too.
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Getting started with mindfulness

De-mystify mindfulness and learn how you can use it to reduce distress, feel more calm, improve your sleep, and rediscover joy in the small things.
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An introduction to meditation

Meditation can cultivate a sense of calm and clarity by focusing your attention and giving you a birds-eye view of the nature of your mind.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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