If you are feeling overwhelmed by all the bad news recently, you're not alone. In Australia we've had bushfires and now floods on top of a global pandemic. Plus there's the usual bad news - domestic violence, crime, tragic accidents... you get the idea. So how do you keep from being overwhelmed by all the bad news? 

• Do some deep breathing - it sounds simple, but it works.
• Make a list of all the good things in the world - friends, ice cream, sunshine...
• Look after your physical health - eat well, exercise and get enough sleep.
• Do things that bring you joy - watch a funny tv show, draw, run, bake, spend time with friends.
• Turn of the news and hour phone - before modern communication you were only exposed to bad news that happened locally, but now your exposed to bad news on a global scale. Spending a lot of time on your devices is not good for your mental health so turn it off sometimes or leave it in another room.
• Talk to someone - they don't have to be a counsellor or psychologist, anyone will do. Sometimes just talking about stuff makes you feel better.