Although feeling worried, stressed and anxious during the Coronavirus outbreak is normal, the sooner you take care of your mental health, the better equipped you’ll be to cope with the situation. The following resources may help you cope with coronavirus worry, stress and anxiety and keep mentally healthy during these difficult times.
Beyond Blue recognises and understands the feelings of anxiety, distress and concern many people may be experiencing in relation to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and offers the following wellbeing advice.
The APS has prepared this guide for Australians, outlining some useful strategies which can help both adults and children cope with the stress or anxiety experienced as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
Self-care is an important part of daily life. But during times of uncertainty the need for self-care is imperative.
Information for young people affected by stress related to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) by Headspace.
A guide prepared by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Butterfly Foundation for Eating Disorders has put together some advice and useful tips to help with managing eating disorders and general well-being during this significant period of uncertainty.
Here are some ways that you can take care of yourself while working away from work.
As we all prepare to stay home for an extended period, it’s more important than ever to check-in on your mental health.
Increased distress can significantly impact sleep, so if you or your children are experiencing sleepless nights, you’re probably not alone.
Free guided meditations, podcasts, blog posts, and talks on their page will help you build resilience and find some calm in times like these. Practical, actionable ways of coping with stress, fear, and anxiety.
These are part of a larger collection in the Headspace app — free for everyone — called Weathering the storm. It includes meditations, sleep, and movement exercises to help you out, however you’re feeling.
As the government’s COVID-19 shutdowns drive people into their homes, many of us may find regular exercising slipping off our daily to-do lists. But exercise isn’t just about being physically active (although that’s important too); research from the Black Dog Institute has found that as little as an hour a week of exercise can be highly effective at fighting depression.
Mindfulness is a form of self-awareness training adapted from Buddhist meditation. Here are some simple exercises to get you started. What this fact sheet covers: What is mindfulness? Examples of mindfulness techniques. How can mindfulness help?
Supporting small business owners to improve their mental health and wellbeing at work. A guide for work contacts, friends and family.
Backed by more than 330 trials and studies, Triple P gives you proven parenting strategies that will help you set up your child or teenager for life – so they’ll be happy, confident and successful.
Kids counsellors answer parent’s burning questions.
A guide prepared by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Host Tracey Challenor chats with leading parenting and wellbeing expert and author Dr Justin Coulson about how to help children navigate one of the biggest challenges of our time.
The emergence of a new contagion may leave children feeling confused and fearful. So what can we as parents do to support our children? by Life Education.
Clinical Psychologist Dr Aliza Werner-Seidler, shares some advice on screen time and behavioural changes in kids during isolation.
Queenslanders in home quarantine as a result of COVID-19 will be able to access advice, information and support through the Queensland Government’s Community Recovery Hotline.
Phone the Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349 to:
– Arrange non-contact delivery of essential food and medication if in quarantine and have no other means of support.
– Ask for social and emotional telephone support.
L18, 141 Queen Street, Brisbane QDL 4000
P: 1300 751 204 Fax: 07 3172 4605
people@bcpsyc.com.au
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