Looking after yourself during and after a separation

Find help if you’re feeling sad, overwhelmed or lonely when separating.

Tips for feeling better

There are many things you can do to feel better, including:

  • eating healthy food
  • exercising
  • talking to friends and family
  • learning a new skill or hobby.

Mental health support

It can take time to recover from a separation. There’s free support and information available to help with mental health. Find out more about getting mental health support.

What other help is available

There are other resources that can help you. These links will take you away from myGov.

Page last updated: 19 January 2024