Mental Health Support
Mental Health Support
Do you or someone you know need some support? It's a challenging time for many at the moment and it's normal to be feeling anxious and distressed.
Sometimes, just by calling and talking things through, your situation can become easier to manage.
Find someone to talk to through one of the following helplines:
Apps and Tools to stay connected
Want to stay informed on coronavirus?
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Need help to practice self-care?
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Need help to connect with family and friend?
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iOS download here.
Android download here
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Calm Harm
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The Check-in
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Headspace
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Chats for life
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Daylio
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Gather My Crew
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COVIDSafe app
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eMoods Bipolar Mood Tracker
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HouseParty
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I am sober
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Friend line
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MoodMission
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PAUSE
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Tips for Self Isolation
Connect:
Due to COVID19 restrictions we have been in isolation, not been able to see our families and friends. Now that we are in Step 3 of the Regional Roadmap you can stay connected in the following ways:
■ Talk to someone on the phone via calls, text messaging or social media (e.g. Facebook, WhatsApp).
■ Stay Connected – Reach out in different ways to stay in touch. HHV video
■ Reach out to an old friend or someone you haven’t spoken to in a while
■ Send letters or postcards by mail
■ Join an online book club or start one with friends.
■ Have a virtual weekly dinner with friends or family
■ Get your friends together for a group chat on HouseParty or Zoom
Be active:

■ Regular physical activity plays an important role in maintaining and improving good physical and mental health. Healthy Heart of Victoria has amazing tips on how to get active at home. Click Getting Active at Home(PDF, 688KB) for more information.
■ Find an online exercise workout
■ Play your favourite song and dance to it
■ Get some fresh air in your backyard
■ Do some gardening
Take Notice:

■ Take in your surroundings
■ Reflect on the positives and what you can be grateful for
■ Open windows to let fresh air into your home
■ Have flowers or potted plants in your home that you can nurture and enjoy
Keep learning:

■ Research something you’ve always wanted to know more about
■ Read a book or magazine
■ Download podcasts
■ Play cards or a board game, or complete a puzzle
Help others:

■ Make time to have meaningful conversations with friends and colleagues
■ Check up on family and friends by email or phone
■ Say thank you to those people who help you
■ Reach out to your neighbours