COVID-19 has continued to impact us all in 2021, with the rising number of cases and extended lockdowns. It certainly has made it difficult to visit loved ones and return to a normal life. Over the past few months Territorians have experienced their first lockdowns, lockouts and community transmitted COVID-19 cases. Many Territorians will also travel interstate visiting family members or have visitors from interstate over the holiday period. Due to this, more cases are predicted for the NT in the new year. And during these difficult times, self care is important. 

Black Dog Institute has created a COVID-19 mental health and wellbeing resources toolkit. This includes a fact sheet that assists you with understanding self care and the 4 step self care plan template that helps identify your needs to take the correct steps to look after your own wellbeing. 

The 4 steps include:

Step 1 - Evaluate your coping skills

Step 2 - Identify your daily self care needs

Step 3 - Reflect. Examine. Replace.

Step 4 - Create your self care plan.

For more information:

The importance of self-care planning during Coronavirus

COVID-19 mental health and wellbeing resources