Distraction is not a helpful coping strategy for negative thoughts and emotions

Distraction can be a helpful strategy but it can create problems if you use it to manage all your negative thinking and emotions.

The downsides of distraction

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Are you caught in a cycle of negative thinking, dwelling on past mistakes, worrying about the future? Try tackling your negative thinking with thought challenging and cognitive de-fusion.

Tackling negative thinking: Two approaches to break the cycle

Learn to manage your anxiety by identifying your unhelpful thinking styles and developing more balanced, realistic ways of interpreting the situation.

Overcoming anxiety’s unhelpful thinking styles

Women are at greater risk of anxiety than men in Australia

Nearly one in three Australians will experience an anxiety disorder during their lifetime. Every person has their own unique factors that contribute to their anxiety disorder and experiences the impact of their anxiety disorder on their well-being in different ways. People at risk include young people, women, and the LGBTQ+ community.

Anxiety disorders – Australia’s number one mental health issue