We have a range of videos you might find helpful! Whether you're wondering about staying social while physical distancing, want to understand and manage your anxiety, or are curious about what our counsellors have to say about coronavirus, check out our full list of video content here.
Covid got you stressed out and anxious?
You’re not alone and we totally get it!
This handy guide can help you understand how and why people feel stress and anxiety and what you can do about it.
Your guide to mental health
Anxiety
- Why do I freak out when I'm stressed? Learn about your fight/flight/freeze response.
- Your brain when you're anxious. Discover how your brain responds to stress.
- How to manage anxiety. Once you've learned how anxiety changes your brain, learn some strategies that can help you take back control and de-stress.
Depression
- Depression and your brain. Been feeling down? Learn some theories about why people feel depressed.
- Coping with depression. We've taken the latest research in depression and made you this 'how to' guide.
Coping strategies
- Coping strategies. Coping isn't about being awesome. Sometimes, it's about just getting through the next crappy day. Here are some tried and testing coping strategies anyone can do.
- Self-care. Did you know that important brain chemicals essential for managing your moods are actually made in your gut? Or that exercise is an effective treatment for depression? Find out more!
Do you think your anxiety or depression might be something more serious? Check out our pages on different anxiety disorders and depressive disorders.
It's normal to feel overwhelmed, underwhelmed, stressed and burnt out during the coronavirus pandemic. An important part of self-care is rest – but rest is so much more than sleep!
Self-isolating and social distancing is challenging.
Here's some stuff to help you through!
Your guide to quarantine, isolation and lockdown. Learn about what makes self-isolating so hard and how you can make the best of it.
Your guide to socialising while social distancing. Ideas to stay socially connected while physically distancing.
I miss my friends! Ways to still have an awesome social life online.
I'm so bored! Take our 'Quarantine Quiz' (just a bit of fun).
What if things don't go back to normal? Strategies to cope with change and move forward (even if things are different).
I'm not ready to go back to normal yet! Tips to deal with the pressure to go back to 'normal', when you are still stressing about COVID-19.
Social-distancing, being in digital home schooling and coping with uncertain financial times can all put stress on families.
Here are some things that may help:
Why can't I focus at school? Stress can make it difficult to concentrate, feel motivated and learn. Here are some tips that can help!
I'm worried about my family's health. Here are some ways you can be prepared and cope with health-related stress.
My parents have lost their jobs. If your family is facing financial hardship, here's what you can do to get the support you need and to look after your mental health.
I lost my job. Tips to manage your mental health and get back on your feet after a job loss.
I've been fighting with my family. A quick guide to conflict resolution.
I'm unsafe at home/my home is abusive. A guide to staying safe during lockdown when home isn't a safe place to be.
Schooling from home. Tips, tricks and ideas to make the most of online learning.
Balancing study/work/life during lockdown. Strategies to transition to studying and working from home while still looking after your wellbeing.
Coping with going back to school or out in public. A Kids Helpline Counsellor answers your questions about coping with going back to normal.
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