Learn some helpful tips

Mental health continues to be one of the top four personal concerns young Australians experience. It is estimated that 1 in 5 young carers are more likely to report a mental health condition.

Looking after yourself is an important part of life for everyone whether you are experiencing a period of poor mental health or live with a mental illness.

Mental health is a state of well-being in which every individual realises their own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to contribute to their community.

Everyone will experience periods of poor mental health throughout their lives but there are some practices and habits that can help to boost your mental health before, during and after a crisis.

If you or someone you know is a young carer, the below resources will connect you to programs, information and strategies on resilience, gratitude, mindfulness and living a healthy life:

• Download a free meditation app
• Discover meditation with the Smiling Mind app
• Listen to the ‘Mostly Mindful for Teens and Tweens’ podcast to explore strategies
• Train your brain with the Mood Gym app
• Try online journalling via the Journey app
• Explore digital drawing tools and get creative.

If you are in crisis or need urgent help, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.

Want to learn more? The pages below cover some common mental health challenges that can affect young carers. They include easy-to-understand info, signs to look out for, and ways to get help.

• Anxiety
• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
• Eating disorders
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Psychosis
• Substance use and addiction