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If you are stressed about the drought, our Digital Drought Care Package will help you cope and stay hopeful.
Here are some of the signs to look out for and practical ways to help you cope with stress and look after yourself.
If you're worried about how your mates are coping with the drought, there are things you can do to support them.
We've put together some tips to help if you're really worried about a mate during the drought.
Read Joe's story of growing up on a farm, working in agriculture and dealing with stress from the drought.
The Naked Farmer i.e. Ben Brooksy talks about the importance of community when coping with tough times.
Hear Ben's story about anxiety, the importance of family support and the tools he uses to cope.
Emma, 19, shares her story of living on a farm affected by the drought.
Brianna talks about how the drought has affected her and her family, and how she tries to deal with the stress it’s caused.
Dealing with the drought can be tough. Luckily, there are a bunch of support services available to help. We've put together a list of national and state-specific help options.
Find out how you can show your support for people affected by the drought.
If you’ve noticed that your parents are doing it tough ReachOut Parents might be for them. It’s our service for parents of 12-18 year olds who are after a little extra support.
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.
When you're going through a tough time, one of the best and most effective things you can do to feel better is to talk to someone.
Take some of the fear of the unknown away by finding out what happens when you call a helpline.
Confidentiality is an important concept in health care. Most of what you tell a doctor is confidential, but your age could affect how this works.
Loneliness can strike anyone, anywhere, anytime. You can be in a room crowded with people and still feel alone.
You can't avoid feeling angry all together, but you can learn how to cope with and express anger in a healthy way. Check out our tips how to deal with anger.
Bella shares her experience using the internet to cope with depression and anxiety while living in a rural town.
Learning to look after yourself will build your self-confidence and help you give out positive vibes.
Dealing with your parents fighting can be really stressful. While there's a lot you can't control in the situation, there are a few things you can do to make yourself feel better.
If you’re struggling with suicidal thoughts, it's important to have a plan for those times when you might feel alone or that there's nothing you can do to feel better.
When you're going through a tough time and everything seems out of control, acceptance can be the best help.
Having a friend who’s suicidal can be pretty confronting. If you’re worried that a friend is in immediate danger, there are services you can call.
If you don't know whether you want to start practising mindfulness or not, we've got your back.
If you're wondering how to stop thinking about suicide, have a read of the coping strategy toolkit and know that there’s always someone you can talk to.
