Resources for Psychological Wellbeing in the age of COVID-19

While vital to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the community, social isolation and disruption to our normal routine may affect our mental health.  We need to monitor ourselves carefully and cultivate new ways of staying well. Here are some links that might help:
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Australian Psychological Society:
https://www.psychology.org.au/COVID-19-Australians

Beyond Blue:
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/looking-after-your-mental-health-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak
 
Black Dog Institute:
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/coronavirus-anxiety-resources

Mindspot: 
For general resources https://mindspot.org.au/  
For COVID-1-related suggestions 
https://mindspot.org.au/assets/pdf/10_Tips_for_Coping_with_Infectious_Diseases.pdf

Rick Hanson:
https://www.rickhanson.net/being-resilient-during-coronavirus/
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Centre for Mindful Self-Compassion:
https://centerformsc.org/10-self-compassion-practices-for-covid-19/

Online yoga:
There are many free yoga classes available, including:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-8FvC3GD8c

Here are some links that can be a great adjunct to your therapy sessions, or useful if you are taking a break from therapy:

The ACT companion app is currently available for 3 months for free with the code "Together"to help you work on skills from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

The Happiness Trap  has an 8 week online course and free online videos to watch.
https://thehappinesstrap.com/
 
Raw Mind Coach has a 10 session eLearning program
https://www.rawmindcoach.com/the-lowdown/

Youtube options for wellbeing (a range of talks about mindfulness, kindness, etc): 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNkoO5jlJK3jBSV-jSQQk9Q2a-zPGftuc
(and see our general resources page for more)

Here are some skills from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help us navigate this time: