Speak Out Loud: Stories of Strength

“Speak Out Loud: Stories of Strength from the Southern Downs” is a community project sharing stories of strength and resilience as well as information about mental health and well-being that supports communities impacted by the 2019 and 2020 bushfires in southern Queensland, Australia. Tune in for conversations with local residents and health and community workers who generously share tips, strategies and resources to support your recovery journey.This podcast is hosted by Kathryn Walton. Season 1 was supported by Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN. Season 2 has been jointly funded under the Commonwealth and State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (2018).

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Speak Out Loud: Stories of Strength

Stress Management

July 05, 2021 • Community Collaboration

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: admin@centreforhealthylivng.com.au
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: helen.obrien@rhealth.com.au
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: headspace.warwick@rhealth.com.au
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: wellbeing@mallow.net.au
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