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01 Dec 2022... The aim of the booklet - 'A Practical Guide About: Stress and stress management' is to assist individuals to identify issues relating to stress and then explore and deal with personal stress problems so that individuals can enjoy a sense of wellbeing at home, at work, in social situations or during recreation.

14 Nov 2022... This resource answers some commonly asked questions about sleep, exercise and stress management. How can I help reduce stress? Tips for better sleep Tips for exercising to improve mental health

20 Sep 2022... Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a set of reactions that can develop in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event that threatens their life or safety (or of others around them). This could be a car or other serious accident, physical or sexual assault, war-related events or torture, or natural disaster such as a bushfire or flood.

21 Oct 2021... A translated guide to psychological treatments. The treatments in this guide are recommended evidence-based or 'first line' treatments for PTSD. These treatments have a lot of things in common but there are also some important differences. These differences might help you to decide which option you prefer. 

01 Aug 2022... Information about recovery strategies after a traumatic event such as natural disaster, war, sexual or physical assault or a serious accident.

05 Nov 2021... These exercises provide different ways for managing strong emotions and coping with overwhelming feelings, particularly when you feel like you are spending too much time dwelling on things that happened in the past or focusing on things that might happen in the future.

17 May 2022... This fact sheet explains the link between breathing and feelings or emotions. By controlling our breathing, we can effectively deal with tension and strong emotions as they arise, especially after a disaster.  These translated guides has controlled breathing exercises that you can practice to reduce stress and manage emotions.

12 Jul 2021... Being exposed to actual or threatened death, serious injury or sexual violence can be traumatic. Almost everyone who experiences trauma will be emotionally affected but we don’t all respond the same. With the help of family and friends, most of us are OK in a week or two but for others, the effects are longer lasting.

30 Apr 2019... Following a trauma, staying involved in everyday activities can be difficult. This video explains why this reaction may occur.

01 Aug 2022... This fact sheet contains information for aged care workers on what you need to do to help older people with dementia who have experienced trauma. A person with dementia who has experienced trauma may find it hard to express their feelings or explain how trauma is affecting them. There are many things you can do to help manage their distress.