Mental health

Challenges, coping and making sense of it all

Some days you’re fine. Other days? Not so much. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. From stress and anxiety to more serious mental health challenges, things don’t always feel easy to manage. The good news: you don’t have to do it alone. Start here...

 

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MENTAL HEALTH
Suicide & self-harm: a guide to staying safe
Safety strategies, support options and how to help a friend who is feeling at risk.
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MENTAL HEALTH
Anxiety: your support guide
Everything all about anxiety, including our best resources and strategies.
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MENTAL HEALTH
Depression: your support guide
Everything you need to know about depression in this handy guide.
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MENTAL HEALTH
I'm thinking about suicide
When people have overwhelming feelings of wanting to end their life it might feel like there’s no hope.
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MENTAL HEALTH
Feeling sad and depression
Feeling sad is not the same as being depressed. Sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference.
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MENTAL HEALTH
Self-harm
There are many reasons why someone might self-harm and everyone's story is different. Here's how to handle urges or support a friend.
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Mental Health
Let's get real about porn
It's normal to be curious and have questions about pornography (porn). Let’s look at why people view porn, what porn can and can’t teach us, and what can happen if you watch it a lot.
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MENTAL HEALTH
Developing resilience
We've got some tips on how to build resilience for a stronger you.
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Mental Health
Self-care tips for teens
Looking after yourself is an important coping strategy. Let’s look at some self-care techniques you can try.
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Mental Health
Coping strategies
If you are feeling stressed, anxious or just struggling to deal, there are lots of coping strategies you can try.
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Mental Health
How to manage anxiety
Anxiety can feel overwhelming, but there are some simple steps you can follow to start to feel calm again.
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MENTAL HEALTH
Coping strategies: As told by you!
We hand the mic over to you to share the coping strategies that made a real difference in your life.
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MENTAL HEALTH
Your brain when you're anxious
Anxiety can be really overwhelming, but sometimes it helps to know what’s going on in your brain when you feel this way.
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MENTAL HEALTH
Body image
You don't have to look perfect, or 'love yourself' to have good body image. Here are some ways you can feel better about your appearance.
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MENTAL HEALTH
Hearing voices and seeing things
Hallucinations can happen for all sorts of reasons...
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Mental Health
Coping with emotions
Learn how to cope with difficult emotions to help you live a healthier and happier life.
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MENTAL HEALTH
Anxiety disorders
Most people have experienced anxiety, but not everybody has an anxiety disorder. Let’s look at the difference.
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Mental Health
Why do I freak out when I'm stressed?
Sometimes when you’re really stressed or anxious, you can react in ways that surprise you or feel out of control. But there are some pretty simple reasons why.
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MENTAL HEALTH
Eating disorders
They're not just a diet gone wrong or a cry for attention... Help is available and recovery is possible.
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Mental Health
Why sleep is so important?
Getting enough sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your health and wellbeing. Find out why and what you can do to improve your sleep.
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MENTAL HEALTH
I can't go to school
What to do if every day at school is a struggle and you never want to go again...
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Mental Health
Depressive disorders
Most people have experienced feeling depressed, but not everybody has a depressive disorder. Let’s look at the difference.
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Mental Health
Why can’t I focus at school?
Stress can make it difficult to concentrate, learn and feel motivated. Here are some tips that may help!
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Mental Health
Living with Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Let’s look at what Oppositional Defiant Disorder is, and some strategies that can help to manage it.
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Mental Health
Stress, burnout and languishing
Having good mental health isn't just an absence of mental illness - it's where you psychologically thrive & flourish.
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Mental Health
What exactly is depression?
Depression can feel like a lot of things, not just sadness. Learn more about it and how you can get help...
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Mental Health
My friend is thinking about suicide...
When somebody wants to end their life it can be scary to talk about and you might not know what to do. We’re here to help.
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Mental Health
Expressing your feelings
Expressing how you feel can help you cope when life throws you challenges. But saying how you feel isn’t always easy. We’ve got some tips to help you get those feelings out.
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Mental Health
Coping with depression
Depression can really bring you down, but there are some simple steps you can follow to help you lift your mood and find long-term solutions.

   

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