Links To Free Resources

Mental health in isolation
Coping with change – The New Normal
Coping When Not Everyone Will Do The Right Thing
Loneliness in Covid times- tips
Older Adults Coping with COVID-19
Coronavirus – a book for children
Cope better with COVID-19 anxiety
Alcohol and drugs in Covid times
People with dementia in Covid times
Face Covid by Russ Haris


>> “This Way Up” presenting some practical tools, for better coping in times of Covid 19
>> SmilingMind free mindfulness app
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Caution: Do NOT practice the technique while driving, or while operating any machinery.

Please refer to the official sources listed below for reliable, up-to-date information.

Department of Health advice for health practitioners and the public
This alert is updated daily with the latest medical advice and official reports

Department of Health (Coronavirus) COVID-19 resources
A collection of resources for the general public, health professionals and industry about coronavirus (COVID-19), including translated resources

Department of Health Coronavirus Health Information Line
Call this line if you are seeking information on novel coronavirus. The line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 1800 020 080.

Federal Minister for Health Greg Hunt’s media centre
Minister Hunt’s latest media releases, speeches and transcripts

Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Chief Medical Officer
Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Chief Medical Officer news updates about coronavirus (COVID-19)

Local state and territory health departments
For questions about testing or the welfare of people with the virus, contact your state or territory health authority.

World Health Organization
Information and guidance from WHO regarding the current outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

The compassionate mind foundation

Free short audio files with instructions for techniques and exercises for building a compassionate self and addressing self criticism.

https://compassionatemind.co.uk/resources/audio >

Free 8 weeks self help course

Online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).

https://palousemindfulness.com >

Exercises for building mindfulness skills

5 free audio files with exercises from Dr Russ Harris to download here.

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The Centre for Clinical Interventions

Free self help education about:

Assertiveness
Coping with depression
Building body acceptance
Building self compassion
Overcoming distress intolerance
Overcoming health anxiety
Overcoming low self esteem
Coping with bipolar disorder
Overcoming disordered eating
Coping with panic attacks
Overcoming perfectionism
Overcoming procrastination
Coping with social anxiety
Coping with worries

https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself >

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