Self Help

Alcohol-free recipes and smoothies to make at home, and drinks to order when out with your friends.

When a hangover collides with anxiety, the result can be a rough time. Follow this link for some tips for getting through it:

This simple checklist asks you to reflect on your feelings over the past four weeks. It is a measure of distress commonly used by Australian GPs and mental health professionals to determine what level of support you may require. After completing this checklist, you can print your score for your records or to give to your GP.

Simple relaxation techniques include controlled breathing, progressive muscle relaxation and meditative strategies to help manage your physical reactions. Use these tools in the order shown for the most benefit.

Prepare for your medical appointment by creating a list of questions to ask your doctor. Print or email the list so that it is handy to take to your appointment. This preparation will help you get more out of the time with your doctor and help you to remember everything you want to ask.

Different support options suit different people. Not everyone needs a service or counsellor when they are worried about their drug or alcohol use. If you think self-directed help is for you, these articles, tips and tools may help.