Reframing unhelpful thoughts
Thoughts are like stories we tell ourselves, and they can lift us up or weigh us down.
Sometimes, your thoughts can feel strong and upsetting, especially when you’re feeling stressed, worried, flat, or going through a tough time.
Your thoughts don’t just influence your emotions; they affect how you feel physically and how you act. These changes can have a big impact on your wellbeing.
We have helpful information, tools, and an evidence-based program to help you challenge unhelpful or unwanted thoughts.
Understand what’s going on when your thoughts feel overwhelming
Sometimes, your thoughts can feel too heavy and overwhelming, even when they’re based on valid concerns.
It can be useful to look at your thoughts with curiosity to see if any common thinking patterns might be making things harder for you in the moment.
Read through our resources on things you can do to manage emotional difficulties such as low mood, stress, and anxiety.
Want more personalised guidance?
Try our free online program that uses a proven Low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (LiCBT) approach to help you challenge unhelpful or unwanted thoughts. Through this program, you will learn techniques that will help you manage emotional difficulties such as low mood, stress, and anxiety.
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
- Guidance and scheduled phone check-ins with a Medicare Mental Health Check In practitioner.
Ready to start this program?
The first step is to call 1800 595 212 or request a callback from Medicare Mental Health. Speaking with Medicare Mental Health will help decide whether an online program is right for you, and if so, how to access and start the program. If this service isn’t the right fit, they will connect you to 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.
