Solving problems more effectively
It’s normal to feel emotions such as sadness, anger, or worry when you are feeling overwhelmed with problems.
Sometimes it can feel like our problems have no solutions, and that can feel quite overwhelming. When you feel stuck with problems and struggle to find solutions, you can often feel stuck in a loop of unhelpful thoughts.
Taking small actions can help you feel more in control, less anxious, and more hopeful.
We have helpful information, tools, and an evidence-based program to help you feel more prepared and supported when challenges arise.
Understand what's going on with your emotions
When you’re feeling low, flat, or depressed, you can struggle to find solutions to your problems, or think that there are no solutions. This can make your problems seem overwhelming, upsetting, and difficult to manage, which can further impact your mood.
Read through our resources on things you can do to identify and work through problems that are within your reach to take steps forward and feel better.
Want more personalised guidance?
Try our free online program that uses a proven Low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (LiCBT) approach to help you manage problems. Through this program, you will learn techniques that will help break your cycle of low mood, helping you work through everyday challenges and find solutions to the challenges you’re struggling with.
What to expect
- Five interactive stages, spread over about six weeks
- Work through the program at your own pace
- Practical activities you can apply in everyday life
- Two pathway options: Do the program on your own or with guidance from a Medicare Mental Health Check In practitioner.
Ready to start this program?
Complete our online form or request a callback, if you'd prefer to talk it through first.
If you want to speak to someone now, call Medicare Mental Health on 1800 595 212 (8:30am–5:00pm weekdays, excluding public holidays).
We will work out if a program is right for you and, if so, how to get started. If it's not the right fit, we will recommend a more suitable service.
Supporting someone else
If you're helping someone else to look after their wellbeing, there are resources and support options available to help you and them. You don't have to do it alone.
