Useful Resources
I have put together a collection of self-help resources and information
about a range of topics related to mental health, emotional and psychological well-being.
What is Anxiety?
Information sheets on:
Reference
Centre for Clinical Interventions (2019)
Department of Health, Western Australia
Retrieved from
What is Depression?
Information sheet on depression.
Reference
Centre for Clinical Interventions (2019)
Department of Health, Western Australia
Retrieved from
What is Distress Intolerance?
Information sheet on distress intolerance.
Reference
Centre for Clinical Interventions (2019)
Department of Health, Western Australia
Retrieved from
What is Panic?
Information sheet on panic.
Reference
Centre for Clinical Interventions (2019)
Department of Health, Western Australia
Retrieved from
What is Self-Compassion?
Information sheet on self-compassion.
Reference
Centre for Clinical Interventions (2019)
Department of Health, Western Australia
Retrieved from
What is Self-Esteem?
Information sheets on:
Reference
Centre for Clinical Interventions (2019)
Department of Health, Western Australia
Retrieved from
How to Overcome Fear and Anxiety
Fear is one of the most powerful emotions. It has a very strong effect on your mind and body. You can learn to feel less fearful and to cope with fear so that it doesn’t stop you from living.
Reference
Mental Health Foundation
Retrieved from: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/overcome-fear-anxiety
How to Sleep Better
Good sleep doesn’t just mean lots of sleep: it means the right kind of sleep.
Reference
Mental Health Foundation
Retrieved from: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-sleep-better
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Stress and anxiety cause muscular tension. This guided exercise relieves tightness by tensing and releasing one muscle group at a time.
Reference
Jacobson, E. (1977). The origins and development of progressive relaxation. Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 8(2), 119–123.
Retrieved from: https://www.law.berkeley.edu/files/Progressive_Muscle_Relaxation.pdf
Doing What Matters in Times of Stress
A stress management guide for coping with adversity. The guide aims to equip people with practical skills to help cope with stress. Informed by evidence and extensive field testing, the guide is for anyone who experiences stress, wherever they live and whatever their circumstances.
Reference
World Health Organisation (2020)
Retrieved from: https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/331901/9789240003910-eng.pdf
The information provided in these resources is NOT a substitute for proper diagnosis or treatment by an appropriate health professional.
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