Working out the right coping strategies to help you handle different situations can be tough, but it’s worth it. Find out more about different coping strategies, including how to put them into practice, and tips f...
CHECK IT OUTMental health and mental illness are complicated terms, partly because there are lots of different causes of mental health issues and a whole range of different symptoms for each one. There are some simple things ...
CHECK IT OUTPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (sometimes called PTSD) is a form of anxiety disorder. Some people develop this condition after they have experienced a traumatic event. This event might be: a serious accid...
CHECK IT OUTHeywire winner, Paris – Yamba, NSW I remember when Dad pulled up the car to pick me up from work — my guitar and all my belongings were on the back seat. I said, "What's going on here?" And he said, "There ...
READ THE STORYEverything Is Awful and I’m Not Okay: questions to ask before giving up We came across this fantastic list of questions and actions to take if things are feeling really awful and you just feel like giving up. It...
READ THE STORYThere are certain events in our lives that often make us feel like there is a before and an after – defining moments, which often get treated as detrimental milestones. A house fire, a family or relationship break...
READ THE STORYOur music section is about helping you to think about the positive ways and impact of your music engagement. What music is helpful? Which songs positively impact you? Which are perhaps not so helpful? Explore playlists other young people have created as a positive tool for certain times in their day...
What do you want music to do...Need a boost? Tune into these playlists full of music to lift you up! Explore playlists which other young people have created to give their mood a boost ...
VIEW PLAYLISTSGet your morning shot of music and help kick start your day. Explore playlists which other young people have created help get them up and going in the morning...
VIEW PLAYLISTSEven when we can’t physically go somewhere different, music can still help us have timeout. Explore playlists which other young people have created to help them have some timeout...
VIEW PLAYLISTSBeing involved in your community has so many benefits for you and your community - a sense of belonging, helping make a positive impact which in turn can make you feel great too, opens up opportunities and builds skills, friendships and new experiences. TINO is a project of the Australian Lions Wellbeing Foundation. Through their own projects and programs of the wider Lions Network there are lots of ways you can get involved.
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