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Dec 2023
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How to look after your mental health dur...

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About this episode

In this morning's episode of The Briefing, we looked into how to manage difficult conversations with family members over Christmas. In this afternoon's episode, we turn the mirror inwards.

For many people, this time of the year can be filled with stress, conflict or loneliness. So how can you look after yourself and your mental health through this time?

On this extra episode of The Briefing, we speak with Dr Michelle Lim from the Social Health and Wellbeing Laboratory at Swinburne University of Technology.

If you would like to find out more about loneliness and strategies to help with mental health, head to www.lonelinessawarenessweek.com.au
If you or someone you know is struggling and needs help, call Lifeline now on 13 11 14

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