Emotional wellbeing resources

Right now it’s really important to look after your own wellbeing. It’s a stressful time for everyone, and to be in a position to minister and serve others, you need to be in a good place emotionally yourself.

Here are links to two reputable organisations who deal particularly with mental wellbeing that have some great resources and tips:

• Black Dog Institute
• Beyond Blue

Australian support

• Mental Health and COVID-19 – Australian Department of Health Information and resources
• Local state and territory health departments
• Lifeline – 13 11 14 – Crisis mental health support for adults
• Headspace – Mental health support and information for 12–25-year-olds
• Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800 – Mental health support for kids, teens, young adults, parents and carers, and schools and teachers

New Zealand support

• Ministry of Health Wellbeing at Level 4 – New Zealand Government information and resources
• Lifeline Aotearoa – 0800 543 354 – Crisis mental health support and information and resources
• Kidsline – 0800 543 754 – Phone counselling for kids up to 18 years

Some tips and strategies to assist in managing the risk of anxiety social isolation when we are physically isolated provided by the Australian Academy of Science.

A short article from a manager at Google’s People Innovation Lab about working together when you’re not together.  Includes a link to a booklet with some handy tips.

Self-care

The Black Dog Institute has developed a really good resource on the importance of self-care and how to plan to practise self-care in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The resource briefly explains aspects of self-care and provides information and templates to help individuals to create a self-care plan. You can access the resource here.