How to help a mate who is struggling
You do not need to fix it. You need to notice, ask, listen and stay. A simple framework for being the kind of mate who makes a difference.
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Resources
Articles & wellbeing resources
Practical, plain-language resources for anyone doing it tough, and for mates, partners and families supporting them. No jargon, no judgement.
Signs someone may need support
Withdrawal, change in routine, irritability, sleep changes, drinking more, losing interest. What to look for and what to do next.
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Managing pressure
Practical, evidence-based ways to lower the temperature, regain clear thinking and prevent harmful responses before they escalate.
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Healthy routines
Sleep, movement, food, sunlight, connection. The unglamorous basics that protect wellbeing more than almost anything else.
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Understanding difficult emotions
Difficult emotions are often the surface — underneath sit fear, hurt, shame or exhaustion. How to recognise them and respond instead of react.
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Building resilience
Resilience is built, not born. The habits, relationships and beliefs that help people recover and keep moving when life gets heavy.
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These resources are general information only. They are not a substitute for advice from a qualified professional. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.