Christmas can be a challenging and tricky time.

Admist the celebrations, there can also be stress and loneliness.

Research from the Red Cross found that 1 in 3 people feel lonely during the festive season.

Over the next 12 days, Mental Health Australia will be posting a mental health advent calendar, including ways to look after your own mental health and those around you.

If you need support during this time, here are some useful resources:

https://mhaustralia.org/need-help#MentalHealthAdventCalendar