For some people who are doing well, this can lead to a kind of “survivor guilt”.
As a society, we’ve come a long way in recent years when it comes to talking about mental health – but there remains so, so much more people need to learn.
The support from family and friends, as well as mental health services, is “hugely important” for people with bipolar disorder.
Unblinking optimism and shutting the door on negative feelings doesn’t make them go away; if anything, it exacerbates them.
In short, mindful movement is all about tuning out thoughts about how you “should” be exercising, and instead just doing what feels good for you.
Australians are already experiencing mental health fallout from COVID-19. A prolonged pandemic, and a second lockdown, might only make things worse.
Here are some small actions you can take to combat those dispiriting feelings and maintain your well-being in the months ahead.
For some people, the idea of reconnecting with the outside world may provoke other anxieties.
Positive mental health is a combination of feeling good and functioning well.
Some children may experience social anxiety about the prospect of returning to school.