During this challenging time, it’s important to maintain social connections, eat healthy foods to maintain strong immunity and check in with loved ones or elders in your community. Here are some handy online services to help make this period a little easier.
Home Medicine Services are available for people in isolation that have their Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme prescriptions delivered to their home from their regular pharmacy.
Food Delivery – If you jump onto the website of your favourite restaurant or café you will notice many are offering unique takeaway, home delivery or drive through options. It’s a great way to avoid contact with others, make life easier for you in the home, and also support the local businesses doing it tough.
Social Media can be a great tool for maintaining social connections as they help connect you with friends and loved ones. Platforms like Facebook and Instagram enable you to share daily photos, updates and videos. YouTube is another great resource for online tutorial videos, educational tools to assist with home schooling and don’t forget the fabulous cooking tutorials to help pass the time.
Online programs and resources to help you stay Healthy and Happy
Staying Healthy & Happy during this time, can be a challenge for some. You, or someone you know, may benefit from some support to help them through the uncertainty we are facing.
There are some online programs to provide mental health support:
e-couch - for adults and adolescents experiencing depression, worry and anxiety, social anxiety, divorce and separation or bereavement and loss.
The Brave Program - for children and teenagers experiencing anxiety
There are also many other resources available:
https://www.mentalhealthonline.org.au/
https://mindspot.org.au/
https://moodgym.com.au/
https://www.mycompass.org.au/
Please note that these programs are not intended to replace face-to-face therapy and are not suitable if you are currently experiencing suicidal thoughts. Please call NSW Mental Health Line on 1800011511 for advice if you are concerned about your own or someone’s else’s mental health.
