Life can be emotionally demanding. Whether it's the pressure of work, relational stress, internal self-criticism, or unexpected challenges, our minds often flood us with thoughts that feel overwhelmingly real and true. But what if the key to emotional resilience isn’t in silencing these thoughts, but in learning to see them differently?

Emotional resilience is often misunderstood as being tough or unaffected by hardship. In reality, it refers to our capacity to respond to stress, emotional challenges, or adversity in ways that are flexible, meaningful, and growth-oriented.

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reports that people with mental health conditions are twice as likely to smoke daily and 1.8 times as likely to have recently used illicit drugs compared to those without mental health conditions. Additionally, 4.4% of males and 2.1% of females reported experiencing a 12-month substance use disorder.