Coping with loneliness

Loneliness is a really common experience for young people, but there are lots of ways you can start feeling more connected. Check out our resources below. Not what you're after? Head back to BeyondBlue to choose something that suits you better.

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What to do when feeling lonely: 11 helpful tips

Loneliness can strike anyone, anywhere, anytime. You can be in a room crowded with people and still feel alone.

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Staying socially connected during coronavirus – with FlexMami

Flex Mami shares her top tips for staying connected whilst we’re all physically distancing due to COVID-19.

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A guide to dealing with constant change

Dealing with change is hard, but there are ways you can equip yourself to handle it better.

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How Zoe is coping with her mental health during coronavirus

Read Zoe's experience of living with bipolar and what it taught her about coping with situations which are out of her control.

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7 reasons to join our Online Community

There’s probably over 100 reasons for you to use our forums, but let’s start with seven of them.

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5 ways music can get you through tough times

Music can boost your mood, motivate you, help you relax, connect you with others. Here are the music’s top 5 superpowers to get you through tough times.

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5 steps to talking to someone you trust

The best way to deal with an issue is to talk to someone you trust. Here’s the step-by-step guide on how to talk to someone.

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What happens when I call a helpline?

Take some of the fear of the unknown away by finding out what happens when you call a helpline.

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10 ways to take care of yourself during coronavirus

The global panic around coronavirus (COVID-19) can feel pretty overwhelming and stressful. Go easy on yourself and try some self-care activities that you can do from home.

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How are you going?

Feeling a bit off? But not sure how bad? Take a moment to check in with how you're really feeling with our simple online quiz.

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How to shake a crap mood

Crap moods. Everyone has them, but not everyone knows what causes them. Learn how to recognise the signs of a crap mood, and how to make it go away.

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Stories from young people during coronavirus

Young people share the creative ways they are coping during coronavirus (COVID-19).

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