Dealing with setbacks

• It’s ok to ask for help from others.

• You can ask for help from your supports around you (family, friends).

• Walk away and try some cool down activities rather than shouting or having an argument when you feel angry with a family member. Let your family member know what you need and how they can best support you.

• It’s also important to think about whether more intensive help from professionals is best for you instead of an online program.

• Talk to your GP (i.e., family doctor) about where to go for help. can ask for help from your supports around you, like family members and friends you trust.

• Remember the list of other places here, including numbers you can call any time of day or night if you are in a crisis.

• You can add numbers in your phone for some places like the Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14, in case you need it.

• Remember these resources for help.

• You can also get help at:

  • Youth Focus (Western Australia)- ph: (08) 6266 4333 or https://youthfocus.com.au

  • Headspace (Australia wide) - 1800 650 890 or https://headspace.org.au/online-and-phone-support/

• When things are better, look back and understand what caused the wobble.

• If there is something that can be problem-solved, try to tackle it. Click here for the problem-solving worksheet.

• Be kind to yourself. Remember what you did well despite the difficulties.

• Try and talk to yourself the way you would a friend, instead of giving yourself a hard time.

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