Techniques & Strategies
Techniques to help you manage your mental health now and over time.
Our thoughts can have a powerful impact on our emotions and behaviour. This activity can help you to manage your thoughts and emotions more effectively.
Difficult thoughts and feelings can be overwhelming. Learn how ACT can help you respond to life's ups and downs in more mindful, positive, and adaptive ways.
Meditation can cultivate a sense of calm and clarity by focusing your attention and giving you a birds-eye view of the nature of your mind.
We are social creatures, so having strong social connections is one of the most important factors in our mental health. Learn how to form new social connections.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a popular treatment option for a range of mental health conditions or those looking for evidence-based coping strategies.
It’s important to make time for activities that nourish and recharge you, especially if you're feeling stressed or down. Learn how making a self-care box can help.
EMDR helps you feel less distress caused by memories related to traumatic experiences. Learn how it works and how it can help you.
When feeling overwhelmed, grounding techniques can be a practical yet powerful way to feel calm and regain control. Learn how they work and ideas for getting started.
De-mystify mindfulness and learn how you can use it to reduce distress, feel more calm, improve your sleep, and rediscover joy in the small things.
Excessive media and technology use can have a negative impact on our mental health, but digital detox can help you bring things back into balance.
Journaling has been shown to not just help you feel better in the moment, but deliver long-term benefits too. We show you how to get started.
Dealing with distressing thoughts can be difficult, but learning how to handle them can make a big difference to how you feel.
Self-care is a key way we can protect our mental health and improve our wellbeing. Learn what exactly self-care is and ideas for how you can start practising it.
Low self-esteem can make it hard to take care of your mental health. Learn how healthy self-esteem helps you feel better about yourself and the world around you.
Improving your sleep can also improve your mental health. Learn about common sleep problems, tips for creating healthy sleep habits, and strategies for falling asleep.
When you’re feeling out of your depth and overwhelmed, opening up to someone you trust can take some weight off your shoulders.
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