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Stop and swap unhelpful thoughts
The way we think about a situation shapes how we feel. This means that sometimes our thoughts about difficult situations can make them harder to deal with and see solutions.
Problem solving in stressful times
In difficult times, it can be hard not to feel overwhelmed. Our High Res app and website provide a range of free tools you can use to help your mental and physical health.
Update: Computer-based training trial for veteran wellbeing
Open Arms has temporarily suspended the Stepping Out Attention Reset (SOAR) trial due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Talking to children about COVID-19
It's natural to try and protect children from any stress or anxiety they may experience due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this doesn’t mean we should avoid talking to them about how they may be feeling at this time.
COVID19 – calming and coping
Across Australia people are feeling anxious - which is a completely normal reaction to the uncertainty we are facing around the impacts of COVID-19. Importantly, as long as this anxiety doesn't become overwhelming, it can be channelled into positive actions to help us cope and maintain our wellbeing.
Open Arms partners with RSL to deliver mental health training
Open Arms welcomes its partnership with the Returned and Services League of Australia (RSL) to deliver mental health training to any volunteers in the veteran community.
Registrations open for supporting families of veterans webinar
Register now to attend this professional development webinar on Monday 16 March, 7.15 – 8.30pm AEDT.
Bushfires – resilience and recovery
Across the country we are all either directly or indirectly experiencing the impact of bushfires. Natural disasters such as bushfires can sometimes undermine our capacity to cope but they are also an opportunity for us to show our resilience.