Practice self-care and make yourself a priority

The first step in practicing self-care is to take care of your body. 

• Make time to eat a healthy diet - research has shown that what you eat and don’t eat affects the way you think and feel. Salads at meal times are easy, nutritious and tasty!
• Exercise can help decrease depression and anxiety and improve moods. Increasing your activity, even by a small amount is better than doing none.
• Get enough sleep. Why not make a goal to go to bed early for the next week and see how much better you feel.

Engage in activities that provide meaning: Get involved in an activity that makes you feel happy, productive and/or creative. Why not join in an online exercise or art class. You could organise dinner with friends or arrange to do an activity with people you like to be around.

Engage in meditation and/or mindfulness: Research shows that relaxation exercises may improve your state of mind, outlook on life and help you feel calmer.

Avoid heavy substance use. It is important to keep alcohol use to a minimum and avoid other drugs. Many people use alcohol and other drugs to "self-medicate" but in reality, substance use may get in the way of your ability to function at work or school, maintain a stable home life, handle life’s difficulties, and relate to others.

Get help from a licensed mental health professional when and if you need it. Seeking help is a sign of strength — not a weakness. Just as it requires effort to build and maintain physical health, so it is with mental health.

Link and Launch

Leaving school after graduating Year 12 can be fun and scary. We are excited to announce that in 2021 we have a new Link and Launch Program to support Year 12 completers to navigate study, work and training opportunities. Let us help you take your next step.

OR contact Shelley at the school on ssimp208@eq.edu.au or call, text 0467 858 781 to let us know if you’d like to be contacted.