Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and social and emotional wellbeing
Learn about caring for your wellbeing if you’re an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, including who you can turn to for extra support.
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Mental health and wellbeing
Good mental health is more than just the absence of mental illness. It means you are in a state of wellbeing and can cope with stress or other difficult emotions in daily life. Use the links below to learn more about how to take care of your mental health.
Acts of kindness and compassion
Most people feel better when someone is kind to them. Being kind and compassionate can help other people, and make you feel good too.
Benefits of volunteering
Volunteering is an unpaid activity that can positively impact a person or your community. It can also have multiple benefits for your mental health.
Building and maintaining healthy relationships
Healthy relationships help you feel good. Learn the signs of a healthy relationship and find ways to build stronger communication and connection.
Building resilience
Resilience is the ability to cope with difficult times. Learn how to build your resilience and cope with the setbacks, failures and stresses of life.
Creating healthy habits
Healthy habits can help you improve your mental health and wellbeing. Learn more about how to make good habits and break bad ones.
Dealing with life events
Life events such as accidents, job loss, death, relationships or even positives like weddings can cause stress. Learn strategies to cope when you’re struggling.
Emotional intelligence
Emotional intelligence offers a range of benefits that can positively impact your health and wellbeing. Learn the key skills to build yours.
Facing and overcoming fears
Fears can cause and anxiety uncomfortable emotions. Depending what your fear is, gradual exposure to it may help you overcome your fear.
Financial stress and your health
Financial stress can affect your health and relationships. It's common and can affects anyone. Learn practical tips and where to find support.
Gender incongruence
Gender incongruence is the term used to describe when your gender is different to your assigned sex. Learn more about this and gender dysphoria.
Goal setting
Setting goals is an effective way to increase motivation and help you make the changes you desire. Learn about setting and reaching goals here.
Good mental health
To build good mental health, look after yourself and do things you enjoy. Learn how to care for your wellbeing, and where to get help if you need it.
Grief and loss
Grief is a response to losing someone or something important. Find out about grief, how it affects different people, and when and where to get help.
Health benefits of having a pet
Pets can boost mental health, improve our self-esteem and provide us with a sense of purpose. Learn more about how animals can help enrich your life.
How to talk about your mental health concerns
Talking about your mental health concerns to your friends, family, partner or boss can be difficult. Here's how to start the conversation.
Intersex variation
Intersex variations are caused by physical, hormonal or chromosomal differences. Learn more about intersex variation and what causes it here.
Kids and mental health
Mental health problems affect a child’s emotions and behaviour, and can be worrying for them and their family. Discover signs and strategies to help.
LGBTIQA+ Mental Health
LGBTIQA+ Australians experience high rates of mental illness and distress. Find out where you can get support around your gender or sexuality.
Loneliness and isolation
Everyone feels a sense of loneliness and isolation at times. Learn why you may feel this way, how it affects your mental health and how to deal with it.
Losing interest
Losing interest in things you once enjoyed can happen sometimes. If it's ongoing it may be a sign of a mental health condition like depression.
Meditation
Meditation can help you with your physical and mental health. Learn more about meditation, how to meditate and how you can incorporate into your day.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a way to focus on the present. It can help reduce stress and improve your memory. Learn about how to practice mindfulness.
Motivation: How to get started and staying motivated
Boost motivation to achieve goals, break old habits, and develop healthy ones. Set specific, measurable goals, seek support, and stay on track.
Older people and mental health
Older people can have mental health issues, such as anxiety or depression, which are often caused by triggers such as grief, loss or illness.
Psychological trauma
Psychological or emotional trauma can happen when you go through a stressful event. Find out what can cause trauma and learn how to manage it.
Relaxation techniques for stress relief
Relaxation techniques can help relieve the symptoms of stress. Learn how relaxation can help you to calm down and manage stressful situations.
Self-esteem and mental health
Self-esteem is your opinion of yourself. Find out the signs of low self-esteem and what you can do to improve your self-esteem and mental health.
Self-talk
Self-talk is your inner voice. Learn more about how negative self-talk may affect your mental health and how improve positive-self talk.
Sex and disability
Read on for information on things to think about with regard to sex and disability, including safe sex, contraception and consent.
Talking to your doctor (GP) about mental health
For mental health support, your doctor (GP) is a good place to start. They can provide treatment or refer you to other mental health services.
Teenage mental health
Teenagers and adolescents can suffer from mental health issues as they experience new relationships, school, study or starting a new job.
Travel health advice
Going overseas? Here are some tips on how to stay well during your holiday, including tips on food and water safety, insect risks and vaccinations.
Unpleasant thoughts
If you are feeling down or are depressed, it may mean you are very critical of yourself and have become focused on the negative aspects of your life.
Worried about your memory?
You may be worried that your memory isn't what it used to be. Learn about the causes and prevention of memory loss, and when you should see a doctor.