Why your coping strategies are making things worse 😬 (Quick Guide)

Are your coping mechanisms actually helping — or making your mental health worse? Many common coping strategies, like venting, avoidance, or numbing out with social media and TV, don’t solve stress — they reinforce it. In this video, I’ll break down the coping habits that secretly keep you stuck and show you what actually works instead. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, stress, or burnout, or you’re wanting to improve your coping patterns, these practical strategies will help you stop just surviving and start truly coping. If you’re keen to ditch unhealthy habits and build real mental resilience, then this is for you. Ready to learn the mindset shifts and tools that make a real difference in your life? Then, let’s talk!

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0:00 Coping mechanisms and mental health

1:19 Common coping strategies 

4:10 Healthier coping strategies

5:49 Healthy vs unhealthy coping skills

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Let's Talk About Mental Health is all about teaching you simple ideas for better mental health that you can apply immediately… because life’s too short to feel like crap! I’m Jeremy Godwin, a writer and counsellor, and in my weekly videos and podcast episodes I share mental health tips based on quality research as well as my own experience of learning to live with anxiety and depression. Each episode focuses on practical things you can do immediately to improve your mental health and take control of your wellbeing. New podcast episodes every Sunday, new YouTube videos every Wednesday. Stay tuned with weekly updates directly to your inbox by subscribing for free at https://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/subscribe/