Important for Victorians to ‘try and keep the big perspective’

Beyond Blue’s lead clinical advisor Dr Grant Blashki is important for those struggling through Victoria’s lockdown to “keep the big perspective” since Australia is the “absolute envy of the world”. “I think it’s a pretty tough morning for a lot of Victorians,” he said. “Some people are feeling pretty angry, some people are feeling pretty lousy sitting around their kitchen table explain to kids why they’re not back at school today. “So it’s not a great vibe in Victoria today. “It’s not much fun at the moment and it’s not perfect but Victorians have done this unfortunately before, we know what to do and we know it works”. Dr Blashki told Sky News Beyond Blue has set up a specific coronavirus mental wellbeing service which has counsellors but can also refer people to financial services, education experts and parenting experts. He also recommend people should do things like take a bit of a break from social media, keep up a daily routine and set some boundaries between work and home life to get through the lockdown. If you or anyone you know needs help: Beyond Blue Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service on 1800 512 348 Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 Lifeline on 13 11 14 Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800 MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978 Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 Headspace on 1800 650 890 ReachOut at au.reachout.com Care Leavers Australasia Network (CLAN) on 1800 008 774 Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au