Mental Health Resources
Dear Mind,
Remember to make time for you.
BeyondBlue - Call 1300 224 636 if you are feeling depressed and want to talk to a trained professional about your problems (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
Black Dog Foundation - Information on symptoms, treatment, and prevention of depression and bipolar disorder.
Butterfly Foundation - Works with Australians who are impacted by eating disorders and body image issues, and for the families, friends, and communities who support them.
Phoenix Australia - Australia’s National Centre for Excellence in Post-traumatic Mental Health and wellbeing.
SANE Australia - A national mental health charity making a real difference in the lives of people affected by complex mental health issues through support, research and advocacy.
Exercise Medicine Australia: Depression Factsheet
Veteren’s Health:
OPEN ARMS - Mental health and wellbeing support for current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force personnel and their families.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support services
Embrace Multicultural Mental Health - A national platform for multicultural communities and Australian mental health services to access resources, services, and information in a culturally accessible format.
National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) - Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services and Aboriginal Medical Services in each state and territory.
Gallang Place Indigenous Counselling Services - Provides and develops culturally appropriate counselling responses to enhance the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. “Gallang” is a word from the Jagera nation and means “healing”.
Support Groups:
Australian Mens Shed Association - The Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) is the peak body supporting almost 1000 Men’s Sheds and is recognised as one of Australia’s largest male based community development organisations.
The Man Walk - The man walk provides an opportunity for men to get together to walk, talk and support each other in a regular and healthy way.
MensLine Australia—call 1300 789 978 for professional support and advice for men (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
eHeadSpace - Free online and telephone support and counselling to young people 12 - 25 and their families and friends.
Support after Suicide - Provides support to those bereaved by suicide with resources and services for individuals and professionals.
LifeLine Service Finder - Directory of Free/Low-Cost Healthcare Service for Australians