Wellbeing Action Tool

Support Beyond Blue's work to improve mental health

Promoting mental wellbeing is core to Beyond Blue's work.

With help from the community, we can improve mental health for everyone living in Australia.

Our efforts will help people to feel better earlier, get well and stay well.

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Key messages

  • More than 1 in 2 (55%) Australians say they would like to improve their mental wellbeing (Beyond Blue Study).   

  • Mental wellbeing enables people to cope with the stresses of life, to live and work well, and connect and contribute to their community (World Health Organisation) 

  • Everyone can improve their mental wellbeing - even if you live with a mental health condition. Learn more about the benefits of good mental wellbeing.

  • Beyond Blue has developed new mental wellbeing resources. They aim to provide trusted and practical guidance to help promote mental wellbeing.  

For over 40 years I have been managing my mental health conditions. In that time the sector has only informed me how to reduce my symptoms or seek help. What I need to know is how to maximise my mental health whilst I manage these conditions and so live a fuller life.

- Michael, Blue Voices member

A guide to what works on mental wellbeing: An evidence review of interventions

Developed with the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), this evidence review spotlights more than 20 interventions that have an evidence-base for improving a person’s mental wellbeing. 

The guide has been designed for people seeking reliable information based on a high standard of evidence. This includes practitioners and researchers working in a variety of fields across health, mental health, community wellbeing and program design.

A guide to what works for mental wellbeing

The Wellbeing Action Tool

The Wellbeing Action Tool can help someone map out what works for their own mental wellbeing - and why. It’s a plan-on-a-page for taking early action so anyone can be ready when things start to feel heavy.

Our mental wellbeing goes up and down as we adjust to changes and everyday challenges. Small, ordinary actions can make a big difference.

 

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Social media supporter kit

Below you will find helpful information, messaging and social assets available for use.

Share with your workplace or community in support of Beyond Blue’s Wellbeing Action Tool.

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The key to mental wellbeing asset: In finding what works for you. Beyond Blue's Wellbeing Action Tool helps you identify what that is.

The key to mental wellbeing

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Understanding what makes YOU feel good is key to maintaining mental wellbeing and navigating stressful periods. What works for you might be very different to someone else. 

Beyond Blue’s Wellbeing Action Tool helps you identify what you naturally gravitate towards and why it works for you. Check out the Wellbeing Action Tool at bb.org.au/WAT. 

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Understanding what makes YOU feel good is key to maintaining mental wellbeing and navigating stressful periods. What works for you might be very different to someone else. 

Beyond Blue’s Wellbeing Action Tool helps you identify what you naturally gravitate towards and why it works for you. Check out the Wellbeing Action Tool at the link in @beyondblueofficial's bio.

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What works for your mental wellbeing asset: Pause, Action, Connect, Enjoy

What works for your mental wellbeing?

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When you’re feeling overwhelmed, it can be helpful to remember ‘PACE.’ Pause, Act, Connect and Enjoy are the four elements that make up Beyond Blue’s Wellbeing Action Tool. 

This handy acronym helps you identify what activities you can do to help maintain mental wellbeing. Check out the wellbeing action tool at bb.org.au/WAT. 

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When you’re feeling overwhelmed, it can be helpful to remember ‘PACE.’ Pause, Act, Connect and Enjoy are the four elements that make up Beyond Blue’s Wellbeing Action Tool. 

This handy acronym helps you identify what activities you can do to help maintain mental wellbeing. Check out the Wellbeing Action Tool at the link in @beyondblueofficial's bio.

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Slow Your Pace

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It’s normal for our mental wellbeing to go up and down as we experience everyday challenges.

The Wellbeing Action Tool, developed by Beyond Blue, helps you pinpoint some small, everyday things you can do to slow down, navigate stress and boost mental wellbeing. Check out the Wellbeing Action Tool at bb.org.au/WAT.

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It’s normal for our mental wellbeing to go up and down as we experience everyday challenges.

The Wellbeing Action Tool, developed by Beyond Blue, helps you pinpoint some small, everyday things you can do to slow down, navigate stress and boost mental wellbeing. Check out the Wellbeing Action Tool at the link in @beyondblueofficial's bio. 

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Lay the foundations for good mental health

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Lay the foundations of good mental health with Beyond Blue’s Wellbeing Action Tool. 

Identify, reflect and plan out what works for your mental wellbeing to ensure you’re well equipped to navigate stressful times. Download the Wellbeing Action Tool at bb.org.au/WAT. 

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Lay the foundations of good mental health with Beyond Blue’s Wellbeing Action Tool. Identify, reflect and plan out what works for your mental wellbeing to ensure you’re well equipped to navigate stressful times. 

Download the Wellbeing Action Tool at the link in @beyondblueofficial's bio.

Download the lay the foundations assets
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