There are many ways to monitor and support your mental health. It is important to understand the triggers that may lead to mental illness and implement early intervention and restorative strategies. Seek support early—your mental health matters.
If you are worried about your mental health or the well-being of a colleague and would like to talk to someone, you can call our confidential support line 24/7 on 1800 667 877.
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The following signs may be an indicator that you need help to support or restore your mental health:
- feeling highly stressed, anxious, irritable and worried
- feeling depressed and sad
- sleep changes, insomnia
- emotional changes—outbursts, sadness and withdrawal
- weight and appetite changes
- overuse or reliance on alcohol and drugs, or
- loss of joy in life.
It’s important to take care of yourself and ensure you access support.
Below are practical ways to look after your mental health. Making simple changes to how you live doesn’t need to cost a fortune or take up loads of time. Anyone can follow this advice:
- talk about how you feel
- exercise
- eat healthy food
- maintain good hydration
- minimise and monitor alcohol use
- stay connected
- seek help/support early
- do good things for yourself, and
- accept who you are—you are enough.
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You may wish to speak to your GP about a mental health care plan, which provides subsided sessions with a psychologist.
If you need some assistance with mental health issues but are not sure where to start, you can search our service finder for support options.
If you would like to get support to put these tips into action or discuss where to start you can call our support line anytime on 1800 667 877.
Emergency Support Services
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If you require urgent support call one of the following services:
- Fire, Ambulance or Police on 000
- Lifeline on 13 1114
- Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467.
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Nurse & Midwife Support is here to talk if you have concerns about your mental health or the mental health of a colleague. Our service provides free and confidential support 24/7, to nurses, midwives and students Australia wide. If you would like to speak to someone call 1800 667 877, or you can request support via email.
If you would like to know a bit more about the service before getting in contact — take a look at accessing support.
Other links and resources
On other sites
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Beyond Blue is a national not for profit mental health organisation.
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Australia’s first National Mental Health Commission, set up in 2012 to provide independent reports and advice to the community and government on what is working and what is not.
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The Evolve Yourself Institute provides accredited programs for nurses and midwives offering practical tools and strategies for self-care, inclusive of education into the world of meditation, mindfulness and self-awareness practices. 8,12, 20 CPD HRS.
