Wellbeing is about balance in all aspects of life

It encompasses the health of the whole person – physical, mental, social and emotional. A person’s wellbeing can change moment to moment, day to day, month to month and year to year. It can be influenced by what’s happening in a specific moment and the actions that people take.

One factor that can contribute to the mental health and well being of children is resilience. Children and young people need resilience to manage ups and downs, both during and after difficult or challenging situations. Ups and downs can range from everyday challenges like conflict with friends or falling off a bike. There can be emotional experiences such as loss, rejection, disappointment or humiliation.  Some children and young people face serious challenges like disability, learning difficulties, family separation, family illness or death, or bullying. 

Get tips on building resilience on Beyond Blue’s Healthy Families website

https://healthyfamilies.beyondblue.org.au/healthy-homes/building-resilience