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Mental health

Managing stress, anxiety and wellbeing.

Sometimes everything hits at once. Stress, overthinking, feeling flat, not sleeping properly - it’s not just you. The good news? There are ways to deal with it, and you don’t have to push through on your own.

   

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Issues & disorders

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Anxiety: your support guide
Everything all about anxiety, including our best resources and strategies.
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Depression: your support guide
Everything you need to know about depression in this handy guide.
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Dealing with trauma
Let’s explore some different kinds of traumas and how people can overcome them.
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Dissociative disorders
All about dissociation, derealisation and depersonalisation, and coping strategies.
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All about Borderline Personality Disorder
BPD is a mental health disorder that affects people’s thoughts, emotions and behaviours. BPD can cause distress and sometimes be hard to cope with.
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All about schizophrenia
Let’s look at what schizophrenia is, and how to cope and get support if you have this condition.
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Supporting someone with schizophrenia
If you know someone with schizophrenia or experiencing psychosis and don’t know how to help, here’s where to start.
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Hearing voices
Worried about why you’re hearing voices and what it all means… We’re here to help
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My friend struggles with mental health
It can feel stressful wanting to help your friend but not knowing how. Remember, you’re not alone. We’re here to help.
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Types of eating disorders explained
Eating disorders are complex - explore the most common types and their warning signs
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All About Anxiety
How do I know if what I’m feeling is anxiety?
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Eating disorders
They are serious, can take many different forms, and can affect anyone.
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Sadness and depression
There are lots of steps in between sadness and depression. Let’s explore some of the differences
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All about depression
Everybody’s heard of depression. It’s more than just sadness; it’s a combination of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. With help, recovery is possible.

   

Suicide & self-harm

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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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I'm thinking about suicide
Experiencing suicidal thoughts or feelings? We cover what you can do and where you can get help.
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Self-harm
Sometimes people self-harm as a way to cope. Learn what self-harm is, why people self-harm, who can help.
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Someone I know is thinking about suicide
If you or someone you know is thinking of suicide, get in contact with Kids Helpline now! If you or someone you know is ending their life right now, call 000.
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When someone dies by suicide
Losing someone we love is a painful time. Losing someone to suicide can feel even more devastating, but you’re not alone.

Coping & wellbeing

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Building Resilience: Bounce back after hard times!
We've got some tips on how to build resilience for a stronger you.
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Developing a healthy body image
We’ve got some tips to help keep you on track with developing a healthy body image
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How to ask for help
Sometimes we need help but we're not able to ask for it - understand how to ask for help when things get tough
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Looking after yourself
Check out these tips for living a healthier more balanced lifestyle.
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Life, Identity & More
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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How to cope with losing a loved one
Grief can be tough to cope with, but there are things you can do to help ease the pain.
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When online gaming takes over your life
Worried that your online gaming is becoming a problem? Here’s what you need to know about gaming addiction.

Emotions, stress and more

Life, Identity & More
All about work/life balance
Why is it sometimes hard to strike a work/life balance?
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Coping with burnout
If you’re having trouble balancing study, work, and other parts of your life you’re not alone
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Coping with emotions
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Dealing with loneliness
Loneliness is often hard to cope with. We’ve got tips to help you through it.
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What is this big thing called grief?
Losing someone you cared about can be heartbreaking and turn your world upside down. We’re here for you.
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Life, Identity & More
Exam Stress
While a bit of pressure can help keep you motivated, too much can cause stress...
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Expressing your feelings
Saying how you feel isn’t always easy. We’ve got some tips to help you get those feelings out.
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Managing people’s expectations of you
One of the hardest aspects of creating a work-life balance is managing the expectations placed on you.
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Putting pressure on yourself
We sometimes put a lot of pressure on ourselves to be perfect. Here are some ways to manage your expectations of yourself.
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Drugs and Alcohol
It’s important to learn about the risks, how you can minimise them and what support is available.
Relationships
Coping with family holiday stress
Holidays can be fun, but they can also be too busy, boring or stressful - highlighting underlying tensions with family members.

   

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