Stressed brain character

am I feeling...

down?

help me!

to identify, manage and channel my down feelings, I want to...

am I down?


Take the quiz to learn more about where you are feeling anxious.

Once you complete the questions, it will direct you to the most suitable resources that support you in maximising your mind!

learn about feeling down

Watch the video below to learn more about what it's like to feel anxious, and what you can do about it!

read about feeling down

Read blog posts below to gain a better understanding of depression

depression 101

#depressed #depression #down

Despite being one of the most common mood disorders, depression is often overlooked. It’s not as simple as just being "sad”, depression affects people's cognitive, emotional...

overcoming depression

#happy #content #feelgood

Depression can be overcome! That is the first and most important thing to know. With the application of basic yet sometimes surprising strategies, you can be set free from feeling...

diluting depression

#down #journalling

Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock.It’s only 9.12am. Milo, my cavoodle, woke me up for his morning walk. I can’t be bothered to go but no one else is home to take him. I woke up with that feeling...

I can manage my down feelings by doing...

GRATITUDE

name 3-5 things i am grateful for (good in
my life, thankful for
& my blessings)

THINGS I LOVE ABOUT ME

name 20 things that
i love about myself (characteristics or personality traits)

FAVOURITE ACTIVITIES

write a list of activities that i am good at, interested in and enjoy doing (& do them!)

MOOD BOARD

create a visual mood board of images that make me happy, think of good times and hope for the future

POSITIVE EMOTIONS

for every 1 negative emotion, think of 5 positive emotions that make me happy and feel joy

SMILEY THINGS

list things that make me smile from surroundings, people, past memories & future hopes and dreams

GLAD, SAD & BIN

each day, think about
what i am glad about,
sad about & what i want
to put in the bin

DAILY FRUITS

reflect on your daily fruits — orange (best thing), lemon (worst thing) & banana (coming up)

SAFETY PLAN

write a safety plan — my warning signs, reasons to live, safe space, activities & people to talk to


your turn to do activities!

To manage your down feelings, download (right mouse click to save) and complete the below activities either digitally or print them out and grab a pen!

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