Alopecia Areata… it’s life changing
Bad days are part of it. You don't have to sit with them alone.
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This page is dedicated to connecting you with resources on navigating living with Alopecia. Bad days are ok. There are many ways we can face/navigate them, and many methods of support and connection available to you.
Mind/Body Practices
Find some of our community favourite practices and resources below
How to
Tips for managing the uncertainty of Alopecia and letting go of negative thoughts around your hair loss
Since [Alopecia] can feel scary, a normal response to this is for the brain to focus on the negative aspects about all of this new uncertainty…
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How to start meditating
If you’re interested in starting a meditation practice, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve gathered 5 tips that will help you get started on the right foot.
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How to manage a bad day with alopecia
Many of us who have been diagnosed with alopecia areata can attest to the fact that depressive episodes or a diagnosis of depression can be quite common as we manage the emotions alopecia areata can bring up.
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5 tips for your mental health and Alopecia
We will be sharing a few tips to help you manage the mental health aspects of AA, kicking off with Psychologist and community member Catherine Teal.
Meditation for Alopecia Areata
Here's a calming guided meditation session designed to support mental well-being
What to do on a bad day - for people with Alopecia
We recently asked our online community for their favorite things to do when they aren’t feeling good about their alopecia areata and we got some AMAZING answers, shared in this video.
Mental Health Support Organisations
If you need help or support immediately, we recommend reaching out to the following organisations.
Beyond Blue
Find helplines and support through their Australia wide network
Kids Helpline
Specialised for kids aged 5-25
Headspace
Providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds
Australian Psychological Society
For connecting directly to psychologists
Connect on our support groups
Support groups are a fantastic way to get in touch with other people who are living with Alopecia Areata, to ask questions and find new friends. AAAF has support groups, run as a closed group on Facebook, in most states. They are a key way that AAAF communicates new projects, support resources and events within the community, so joining is a fantastic way to stay in the loop.
For our state-based groups, please only request to join the group for the state that you live in. The Men’s Support Group and Teen’s Support Group are open Australia-wide.
For our state-based groups, please only request to join the group for the state that you live in. The Men’s Support Group and Teen’s Support Group are open Australia-wide.
