Stress Management

Speak Out Loud: Stories of Strength

Mark Cary is a Counselling Psychologist who has worked in South -West regional Queensland for more than 22 years. He has a background of experience working therapeutically with children, adolescents, adults, and families in clinical agencies such as Headspace and Mercy Family Services, as well as in independent private practice. Mark is currently in practice at the Centre For Healthy Living based in Warwick on the Southern Downs in Queensland.
In this conversation you will hear Mark explain:

• how stress can show up for individuals during and immediately after a crisis or natural disaster
• the types of stresses that show up in the months and years following a disaster
• the layers of stress that people in the region have been dealing with in recent years
• effective strategies to manage stress during and immediately after a disaster
• effective strategies to manage stress throughout the recovery journey
• the impact of stress on overall health and well-being
• how to develop and maintain a strong foundation of health and well-being
• warning signs to look out for when it comes to stress
• what to do and where to go if you are concerned about your own or someone else’s mental health
• where to go for more information about managing stress and looking after mental health

RESOURCES and LINKS
Download a handout which includes a summary of the episode with the Top 3 Takeaways or Tips and a full list of the services and resources we referred to.
Mark Cary, Psychologist
Centre for Healthy Living
14 Freestone Road, Warwick , QLD 4370 Australia
E: [e-mail]
P: 07 - 4661 3340
Mental Health Service Navigator (Helen O’Brien)
Enquire about services, supports and referral pathways currently available that meet your need
E: [e-mail]
P: 0459 022 561 or 1300 012 710
Crisis Support - “Lifeline”
24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services
P: 13 11 14
Find your closest hospital on the Darling Downs
headspace Warwick
Early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds including mental health, physical health (including sexual health) alcohol and other drug services, and work and study support
66 Albion Street, Warwick, Queensland 4370
E: [e-mail]
P: 07 -4661 1999 (Australia)
Beyond Blue
Mental health and well-being information and support
New Access (Beyond Blue)
Mental health coaching support
Black Dog Institute
Mental health and well-being information and support
MoodGym
Interactive self-help to learn and practise skills to prevent and manage depression and anxiety
Reachout.com
Online mental health service for young people and their parents in Australia
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program
Helen Ferrier (based in Stanthorpe)
E: [e-mail]
P: 0401 557 338
APPS
Calm
Headspace
Smiling Mind
Beyond Now
Make a step-by-step plan to help stay safe in times of overwhelm or if you have thoughts of suicide
Contact Kathryn Walton fr