Good mental health is about living life in a satisfying way, coping with life's challenges both big and small, and managing life's stresses. There are a number of ways to look after yourself, from eating well to developing good communication skills. Check 'em out here and build your mental fitness and wellbeing.
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Self care
Your physical and mental health are fundamental to your learning and to your overall wellbeing. Taking good care of your body and your mind sometimes takes a little extra time and effort, and sometimes we need some new ideas or help getting started. Below are some tips and practical advice that can help you take a little more control of your physical and mental health.
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Helping a friend...
If you’re worried about a friend or family member who seems sad, agitated or withdrawn, it might be time to talk to them about it.
Getting a friend to open up about emotional stuff can be difficult. However, if you’re really worried about them, it’s important to take action. There are things you can do to make the conversation run as smoothly as possible. Check the resources below for ideas and tips.
Hear stories of people like you that have spoken about their mental health journey.
OurHerd is batyr’s mental health storytelling app that empowers young people to use their collective voices to create actionable change.
Feeling a bit down lately?
It’s completely normal at various times to feel sad, stressed, angry or anxious. But when these feelings last for longer than usual and start to affect your everyday life, it's important to find out what's going on and what you can do about it
If you’re feeling distressed and want to talk to someone right now, call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800, Lifeline on 13 11 14, or one of the other contacts under the Further Help? tab at the top of this page. They are available to discuss whatever is going on with you, and are trained to help you figure out what to do.