Be aware of the world around you; notice the changing seasons and the beautiful sights, smells and sounds as you do your daily activities.
Notice how you feel… Try this as you walk, eat lunch or wait for a train. Being aware of the ‘here and now’ can help you feel calm and reduce stress.
The AV Mental Health Continuum – We all have days when we feel better than others. Just like our physical health, we need to learn to better recognise, and respond to, the way our mental health impacts our ability to do the things we need, and want, to do. The AV Mental Health Continuum is a colour-coded guide to help you determine where you’re currently at, so you can choose what to do today to respond to your current mental health and wellbeing needs.
I am looking for mindfulness practices
There are many guided relaxation or mindfulness exercises readily available on the internet through Youtube, or through free phone apps. They can be enjoyed as a peaceful exercise by yourself, or with your whole family, perhaps as part of your family wind down routine. Here is one recording you might like to use.
- Mindarma – Discover an evidence-based e-learning program which protects mental health, builds resilience and equips workers with essential skills. You’ve practiced mindfulness with Mindarma via work. Want more at home? Download their app today.
- Smiling Mind – Providing accessible, life-long tools to support healthy minds. Smiling Mind is Australia’s leading digital-led, prevention focussed mental health not-for-profit. Smiling Mind has been helping minds thrive for over 10 years and are the innovators behind Australia’s most trusted mental wellbeing app. Our evidence-based tools support people to learn the skills to maintain their mental health in fun and interactive ways.
- Headspace – Headspace was started with one mission: to improve the health and happiness of the world. Through science-backed meditation and mindfulness tools, Headspace helps you create life-changing habits to support your mental health and find a healthier, happier you.
- Calm – With the aim of improving health and happiness, Calm is a multifaceted meditation, sleep and relaxation app.
Victorian Government Department of Health opportunity, eResilience is currently available for FREE to up to 2,500 Victorians living in 27 eligible regional LGA’s*.
Resilience Builders have launched an online, self-paced wellbeing and performance program, known as
eResilience. Resilience Builders, a leading provider of resilience and leaderships programs, is proud to announce the launch of eResilience, a ground-breaking online course designed to equip people with the tools to build their own resilience and navigate life’s adversities.
Interested? Click on the image below.
*Local LGA’s eligible for Victorian Government Department of Health eResilience opportunity
Black Dog Institute
The National Emergency Worker Support Service (NEWSS) is a free and confidential mental health support service for current and former emergency service workers and volunteers. NEWSS offers:
- A free online mental health check consisting of 18 questions which take 5-10 minutes to complete. This check identifies your symptoms and provides recommendations for support.
- Up to 12 online sessions with a psychologist are available free of charge, with no Medicare or GP referral required.
NB: You may be asked if you would like to participate in research. This is not mandatory to receive the 12 free sessions.
Peak Fortem: Fortem Australia
Achieve your peak state with resources to:
- Think through and influence your thoughts, feelings and performance
- Get going and keep striving for the finish line
- Believe in yourself and your ability to success
- Build and maintain a positive outlook
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