0:00 these can be the hardest of times for
0:02 any of us
0:04 anxiety isolation fear all
0:08 understandable we're also facing an
0:10 extraordinary challenge to keep caring
0:13 for each other to stay connected with
0:15 each other while remaining physically
0:18 distant and healthy while we distance
0:20 ourselves physically staying socially
0:24 and emotionally connected is more
0:26 important than ever connecting with each
0:29 other as a part of who we are
0:31 it's your nitrates in our culture and
0:33 it's essential for our mental health and
0:35 will be for some of us who already live
0:38 with a mental illness we will need more
0:40 support now from our loved ones and from
0:42 professional support services checking
0:45 in with family friends neighbors and
0:46 colleagues will help at this time
0:48 together we can help each other access
0:51 mental health support we've come
0:53 together to share some tips taking in
0:57 large amounts of negative news can make
0:59 us all feel anxious so pause the
1:02 scrolling and take a break from the all
1:04 day news cycle let's actually talk and
1:07 not just type using your phone or your
1:09 computer to hear familiar voices and see
1:11 familiar faces is a great way to deal
1:13 with isolation and help tackle those
1:16 difficult feelings in these difficult
1:18 times if we can help create a new
1:21 routine time for exercise time for sleep
1:26 time for healthy eating and time away
1:29 from the screen all of these things can
1:32 help each of us with our own mental
1:34 health and help each of us help others
1:37 with their mental health take regular
1:40 breaks from work news and even family
1:43 demands and my needs time to rest and
1:45 heal to reduce anxiety and stress you'll
1:48 really benefit from switching off get
1:50 sweaty even the smallest amount of
1:52 exercise is great for both your physical
1:54 and your mental health so whether you go
1:57 outside and walk run right well you can
2:00 also do a YouTube workout at home
2:02 financial stress is a reality for many
2:05 of us at the moment it impacts your
2:07 mental health and well-being taking
2:09 action will help you to feel more in
2:10 control talk to an expert we
2:13 can all make a difference and we are
2:15 let's continue to make decisions that
2:17 safeguard protect and care for our
2:19 family and friends and our community
2:22 your actions matter
2:24 please let children know it's okay for
2:26 them to be worried and talk about their
2:29 feelings as a parent make new routines
2:33 for the whole family at home make sure
2:36 there's time every day for fun
2:39 activities and challenge yourself and
2:41 your children to find Co bird free time
2:44 in every single day and lastly make sure
2:47 you reach out for support if you or your
2:50 children need it it can feel quite
2:52 lonely when we're at home so let's get
2:55 creative about staying connected
2:57 if you tech-savvy help somebody else in
2:59 your home to get online and stay
3:01 connected be kind to yourself
3:04 many of us are supporting others at the
3:06 moment monitor how you're feeling and
3:09 seek support when you need it
3:11 our essential work force is under
3:14 incredible pressure at the moment they
3:15 need our understanding and support make
3:18 sure you thank them support them and
3:20 ensure they seek help when they're not
3:22 coping reach out stay connected
3:24 some people may live alone or may not
3:27 have friends or family close by we're
3:29 all stronger when we build and maintain
3:31 our local communities and culture it's
3:33 okay not to feel okay we're all being
3:36 challenged by covert 19 we don't have to
3:40 go through this alone
3:41 support is important and services are
3:44 available to help everyone remember our
3:47 way is to take care of elders and check
3:49 in on them regularly check in on those
3:53 your neighbor who lives alone
3:56 those still recovering from bush fires
3:58 and flights those who are doing it tough
4:00 financially the young who need us more
4:03 than ever
4:04 families who are struggling to get
4:05 through their days those that have
4:07 fallen ill but if we can look out for
4:10 the health and mental health of our
4:12 health workers they can look out for the
4:15 health and mental health of all of us
4:18 let's stay connected let's be there
4:21 for each other be kind to one another
4:24 we're all in this together
4:33 you
