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Coping with isolation and being at home

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought abrupt changes to daily life. We look at ways to manage your mental health given the physical distancing measures in place.

10 ways to take care of yourself during coronavirus

These strategies can help you navigate life and cope with the impact of COVID-19.

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Concerned you may have coronavirus? Here's how to check your symptoms

Health Direct have developed an online tool that allows you to determine whether to seek further medical advice.

Keep on moving: how to stay active during a pandemic

Exercise is great for physical health but can also have a positive effect on wellbeing.

The importance of looking after your physical health

One of the ways we can look after our mental health is to make sure we are as physically healthy as we can be.

Ways to look after your mental health amid the coronavirus pandemic

There are a number of different ways that people can manage their wellbeing.

Coping with coronavirus for older Australians

Physical distancing and isolating yourself from others in the age of COVID-19 is creating new and unique challenges, particularly for older Australians.

Staying well informed during the coronavirus

We’ve put together a list of reliable resources to help guide you through this stressful time.

Finding a place inside that feels calm and safe

How to create an inner haven you can retreat to whenever you feel overwhelmed.

Keeping loneliness at bay while staying at home

Most people in Australia are currently either distancing, self-isolating, or self-quarantining.

Top tips for looking after your mental health while self-isolating

There are a number of ways to support your mental health during periods of self-isolation or quarantine.

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Ways to reduce stress during the coronavirus pandemic

It’s completely natural if your stress levels have gone up. Here are some ways to help manage them.

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Gambling and mental health during COVID-19

Statistics are showing an increase in online gambling during the COVID-19 pandemic, as people try to entertain themselves, de-stress and manage anxiety.

How mindfulness can help during the coronavirus outbreak

Mindfulness can help cultivate a greater awareness of our own emotional landscape and the emotions of others during COVID-19.

The importance of establishing a routine

One of the biggest challenges we’re all facing is how to manage the enormous disruption to our normal lives.

Relaxation Exercises

Relaxation techniques can help to relax the mind and body and manage some of the symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Lifelong strategies for managing my mental health – Ruth

Ruth has experienced depression and anxiety for over five decades. She tells us how she manages her mental health.

VIDEO: A goal-setting technique that helps Rachael manage her anxiety

In this animated video, Rachael opens up on how goal-setting has helped her stay on top of her mental health since losing her job due to COVID-19.

Living with physical disability during COVID-19: William’s story

Read William’s personal account of living with physical disability during the pandemic and how he supported his mental health.

Living with disability during a global pandemic

People with disability face unique challenges in terms of mental health due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Find out why.

People with intellectual disability: supporting mental wellbeing during COVID-19

Learn how people with intellectual disability can support their mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coping as an expectant parent during a pandemic

Expectant parents across Australia are having to adjust to managing a pregnancy during a pandemic. Learn how to manage.

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Updating your suicide safety plan during the coronavirus pandemic

It’s important to update your suicide safety plan to respond to changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Living with OCD in the time of COVID-19

A first-hand account of managing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and what you can do to support yourself.

Updating a suicide safety plan: Mark’s story

Mark talks about his suicide safety plan and the updates he made to adapt to restrictions presented by the coronavirus.

Suicide safety planning and isolation: Sherry’s story

Due to a physical condition, Sherry has been adapting to isolation since before COVID-19. She talks about how she has coped.

Living through coronavirus with anxiety – Camilla’s story

Having lived with anxiety most of her life, Camilla talks about how she has managed her mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Domestic and family violence

Research tells us that domestic and family violence become more frequent and severe during major events such as COVID-19. If you’re at risk, it’s important to know what to do and where to turn for help.

A first-hand account of becoming new parents

A couple reflect on what the first weeks were like for them as new parents during this challenging time.

Managing BPD during COVID-19

The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on someone with lived experience of borderline personality disorder (BPD)

Navigating life as a new parent

How new parents can navigate this tricky time and protect their mental health.

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The importance of eating well during the coronavirus pandemic

Learn the basics of eating well, emotional eating, and cooking as meditation to support your mental health during COVID-19.

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Drinking to cope: Cody’s story

Cody details his journey with alcohol and how he is coping with the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Avoid news overload with the SIFT technique

Find out how using the SIFT technique can help you stay well informed while protecting your mental health.

Telehealth – a useful way to access support

It’s more important than ever to continue with regular professional support if you need it, and telehealth can help.

Working from home as a parent or carer

Measures introduced to combat the spread of COVID-19 mean that many parents and carers are now working from home.

How older people can reconnect after lockdown

After months of self-isolation, reconnecting with others is more important than ever, especially for older people.

Telehealth and mental health care – a GP’s perspective

Dr Grant BIashki talks about the importance of seeking support and how a telehealth appointment with your GP can help.

My mental health, coronavirus and the future: Jessica’s story

Read Jessica’s thoughts on isolation, easing restrictions and hopes for the future as she navigates her mental health.

Lockdown regrets? Focus on what you did do

Did your lockdown plan to “get stuff done” not go to plan? Let go of lockdown regrets and focus on what you did do.

After COVID-19, what will ‘normal’ life be like?

As restrictions ease, it’s time to start thinking about life beyond lockdown and how to adjust to the new normal.

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People with physical disability: supporting mental health during COVID-19

Learn how people with physical disability can support their mental wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coping with isolation and being at home

10 ways to take care of yourself during coronavirus

Concerned you may have coronavirus? Here's how to check your symptoms

Keep on moving: how to stay active during a pandemic

The importance of looking after your physical health

Ways to look after your mental health amid the coronavirus pandemic

Coping with coronavirus for older Australians

Staying well informed during the coronavirus

Finding a place inside that feels calm and safe

Keeping loneliness at bay while staying at home

Top tips for looking after your mental health while self-isolating

Ways to reduce stress during the coronavirus pandemic

Gambling and mental health during COVID-19

How mindfulness can help during the coronavirus outbreak

The importance of establishing a routine

Relaxation Exercises

Lifelong strategies for managing my mental health – Ruth

VIDEO: A goal-setting technique that helps Rachael manage her anxiety

Living with physical disability during COVID-19: William’s story

Living with disability during a global pandemic

People with intellectual disability: supporting mental wellbeing during COVID-19

Coping as an expectant parent during a pandemic

Updating your suicide safety plan during the coronavirus pandemic

Living with OCD in the time of COVID-19

Updating a suicide safety plan: Mark’s story

Suicide safety planning and isolation: Sherry’s story

Living through coronavirus with anxiety – Camilla’s story

Domestic and family violence

A first-hand account of becoming new parents

Managing BPD during COVID-19

Navigating life as a new parent

The importance of eating well during the coronavirus pandemic

Drinking to cope: Cody’s story

Avoid news overload with the SIFT technique

Telehealth – a useful way to access support

Working from home as a parent or carer

How older people can reconnect after lockdown

Telehealth and mental health care – a GP’s perspective

My mental health, coronavirus and the future: Jessica’s story

Lockdown regrets? Focus on what you did do

After COVID-19, what will ‘normal’ life be like?

People with physical disability: supporting mental health during COVID-19

Stay in touch with us

Working from home as a parent or carer