Coping during coronavirus (COVID-19)

It's been a stressful time all around the world as we deal with coronavirus (COVID-19) and the uncertainty it brings. What life will look like over the next few months has changed and you might be feeling anxious about what this means. Here are some resources to help you manage your wellbeing through all this.

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Ask a therapist: Dealing with mixed emotions

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Tips for returning to normal life after COVID

So, you’ve just recovered from COVID. You might be feeling tired and unsure about how to get back into normal life. Here are our top tips.

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COVID isolation: Young people share their stories from iso

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Have COVID? Here are a few tips to help you get through it

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6 ways to adjust to living with COVID-19 in the community

However you’re feeling about living with COVID-19, your experience is valid. Our six tips will help you adjust to this new way of living.

Quiz: Checking in with yourself

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How Georgia stayed positive about Year 12 during COVID-19

Georgia talks through how she kept a positive mindset about Year 12 during COVID-19.

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Quiz: What's your at-home study style

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How to cope when things outside of your control happen overseas

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10 ways to take care of yourself during coronavirus

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Young people stories: Lessons from lockdown

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A guide to dealing with constant change

Dealing with change is hard, but there are ways you can equip yourself to handle it better.

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How to cope if you've lost your job

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Staying socially connected during coronavirus – with FlexMami

Flex Mami shares her top tips for staying connected whilst we’re all physically distancing due to COVID-19.

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Wellbeing and productivity apps to help you manage study stress

There are plenty of apps out there to help you with studying. But which ones will be the most helpful when it comes to managing the whole study and exam experience? We’ve done the research for you. Give these apps a try and see what works for you.

6 tips for talking to your parents about mental health

By doing a little planning, you can make talking to your parents about mental health a little easier.

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School and study

Starting university, surviving O-Week, staying safe during schoolies, worrying about failing a course, getting a job after uni. These are some of the issues we address here.

5 ways music can get you through tough times

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How Zoe is coping with her mental health during coronavirus

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7 tips for dealing with change

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Stories from young people during coronavirus

Young people share the creative ways they are coping during coronavirus (COVID-19).

How are you going?

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Loserfruit's guide to being a good friend online

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5 steps to talking to someone you trust

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How to cope with bad world news

It’s really common to feel different things in reaction to bad world news. If it’s starting to get to you, we’ve got some tips that can help.

How to call a helpline

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Mindfulness – is it for you?

If you don't know whether you want to start practising mindfulness or not, we've got your back.

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How to ask a friend if they're okay

When you're worried about someone, sometimes the best thing you can do is listen and let them know you're there for them.