Mindfulness resources for when life happens
Whether it’s quick advice, introduction to helpful tools or just figuring out that thing that’s bothering you, these resources and organisations are here to guide you.
THIS WAY UP
Bupa is proud to partner with THIS WAY UP, who provide online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy courses designed to help you identify, understand, and improve psychological difficulties like stress, insomnia, anxiety and depression.
For international students, benefits for online CBT (covered under Digital Mental Health) are only payable on Advantage OSHC or an applicable extras product.
ReachOut
Free and available 24/7, ReachOut has information, apps and tools, personal stories and advice, and forums to help you deal with whatever life throws at you.
Head to Health
If you're trying to improve your own mental health, or support somebody else, Head to Health provides links to trusted Australian online and phone supports, free and low cost resources and treatment options.
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Wellbeing
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