"Asking for help does not label you as a mentally ill person": Lockdown and mental health

Financial problems, lack of social interaction, and other issues during lockdown can create mental health problems for many people. How can we reduce stress and maintain a healthy mental state? Melbourne-based mental health specialist, Dr. Anupam Pokharel says it is important to ask for help if required.

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Readers seeking support with mental health can contact - Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636, Lifeline: 13 11 14, Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 and for children between the age of 5 to 25 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800.

More information is available at Beyond Blue.org.au. Embrace Multicultural Mental Health supports people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.