This chapter explores the effectiveness of mindfulness techniques in managing anxiety and depression, debunking the skepticism around them. It also discusses the qualifications of counselors at mental health services like Beyond Blue and the strong clinical evidence behind their techniques.
If you’ve noticed a change in your mental well-being over the past few weeks you’re not alone. As the effects of the pandemic and the conditions of isolation begin to be take hold, many Australians are searching for support for the first time in their lives. So if you choose to ask for help, how do you take the first steps.