Electrical Gems #164 Aug-Sep 2021 | Page 13

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APPS LIFE !

LOG ON AND DOWNLOAD THESE APPS – THEY COULD MAKE ALL OF THE DIFFERENCE .
CALM This app focuses on meditation , breathing , sleeping and relaxation , helping you destress in an instant .
HEADSPACE Meditation and mindfulness are key in the Headspace app , which will also send you positive thoughts and reminders during the day .
MOODNOTES A great app to help you get on top of your own mental health , Moodnotes can record your feelings and help you understand your personal triggers .
SUPERBETTER This is a game that helps increase resilience . University studies have shown that when people played it every day for 30 days their mood improved , and symptoms of anxiety and depression decreased .
HAPPIFY Happify uses cognitive behavioural therapy , positive psychology and mindfulness to break unhealthy habits and form new ones . More than 80 per cent of users report feeling better about their lives !
NEED HELP ?
→ There are some valuable resources available and people just waiting to talk to you and your mates .
BEYOND BLUE Beyond Blue offers support , advice and action for people experiencing mental-health issues . Call : 1300 224 636
BLACK DOG INSTITUTE The Black Dog Institute offers myCompass , a free , online self-help program for depression , anxiety and stress .
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R U OK ? Day

THURSDAY 9 SEPTEMBER
Yes , it shouldn ’ t just be a once-a-year conversation , but R U OK ? Day is a brilliant excuse to have those those chats . Thursday 9 September is our ‘ national day of action ’ so ask your mates and colleagues if they are OK . Do it . It might save someone ’ s life ... It could save yours .
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