Managing mental health during the festive season

Managing mental health is hard at the best of times

During the holidays, managing mental health can be especially difficult for young people. 

Whether they’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or something else, it’s important to have strategies on hand to help them when they need a bit of extra support.

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Nine tips for managing mental health over the holidays

Click on each box to access free resources and evidence-based strategies designed to help young people manage their mental health during the holiday period.

Want more tips and advice for the festive season? Join MOST

MOST is designed to give young people support at every stage of their mental health journey. 

It can help when you’re going through a tough time at school, work or university. Or support you alongside your face-to-face mental health care.

If you’re aged 15-25 and live in Victoria, the Australian Capital Territory or Queensland, you can sign yourself up to MOST.

If you live in New South Wales, Western Australia or are aged 12-14 in Victoria, the Australian Capital Territory or Queensland, you’ll need a referral from a participating youth mental health service to join MOST.