COPING WITH CRISIS

HOW TO MANAGE STRESS AND ANXIETY DURING CHALLENGING TIMES

With so much going on in the world, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. From floods devastating Australia to global unrest, it can be a lot to take in - especially when dealing with day-to-day stress. Mary Spillane, clinical psychologist and Headspace app mental health expert, shares strategies on how you can cope during these uncertain times.

FOCUS ON WHAT YOU CAN CONTROL

It's easy to slip into worried thoughts during times of crisis. However, it's much healthier to try to focus on the things you can control, rather than stress about what you can't.

It's very difficult to cope with what is going on in the world if you're already overwhelmed with your everyday life,” explains Mary.