For Individuals

This section of resources is predominantly for people who are themselves suffering or have suffered with a mental illness, or are concerned about their own mental wellbeing. Each resource is briefly described and although similar, each website offers their own perspective, assistance and information.

If this isn’t for you, there is further information at Family, Friends & Carers or Professionals resource sections.

1300 22 4636

beyondblue

• beyondblue who can assist resource is a great place for carers and people who suffer with a mental illness. It explains all the professional fields where you can seek assistance and support. They explain what each person does, how to make an appointment and what to expect.
  Seeking out help and finding good professional support is a crucial step in the recovery process. It can be daunting to start this process however it is necessary for good health. The information might help alleviate some of the concern and caution when looking for help.
• beyondblue treatment options resource is a good place for people who are searching for more information on possible treatment options for depression and anxiety.
• beyondblue anxiety resource is a great place to go for anyone searching for more information specifically on anxiety. The information is extensive and covers causes of anxiety, signs and symptoms, treatments, staying well, people that can assist and more.
• beyondblue depression resource is a great place to go for anyone searching for more information specifically on depression. The information is extensive and covers causes of depression, signs and symptoms, treatments, staying well, people that can assist and more.
• beyondblue get started resource is a good place for people who feel something isn’t quite right, but unsure what it is. It focuses on depression and anxiety and offers a brief questionnaire to help determine the possibility of having either. It also provides information on signs and symptoms for both. An important first step in recovery is acknowledging something isn’t right and then determining what that something is.
• beyondblue immediate help resource is a good place for people who are searching for immediate help. They offer 3 options for support, their 24/7 phone counselling service, their online chat service and email response service. The phone service would be most effective however the online chat service is a good option for people who can’t or don’t feel comfortable having a verbal conversation. If short on time, email can be a good option.
• beyondblue find a professional resource is a good place for people who are searching for professional assistance. It is a national registry that allows you to search for specific assistance in the area that best suits your needs or the needs of someone you care about.
  This allows you to search for a clinical psychologist, general practitioner, social worker and more. Finding good professional help near you is a crucial step. It allows you to develop a support network and have people in place that will be able to direct you and provide the help and support needed.
  It is important to remember to find a person that works best for you or the person you are searching for. It can take time, but finding good professionals is one of the most vital steps in recovery and maintenance of mental health and over-all wellbeing.
• beyondblue staying well resource is a good place for people who are ready to start incorporating new tools into their lives to help recovery and maintain over-all wellbeing.
• beyondblue stories resource is a good place to go for both carers and suffers. It allows you to see and hear beyondblue’s ambassador’s experiences with mental health. It also allows you to share your own experiences as well as read other people’s experiences with mental illness. This can be a good way to help alleviate some of the feelings of loneliness, isolation and frustration. It also allows you to search for answers to questions you and many others may have.
• beyondblue publications resource is a good starting point for anyone searching for resources on a variety of mental health issues. It is an easy to use search engine that sweeps beyondblue’s base of resources and information.
• beyondblue who it affects resource is a great place for anyone that is suffering in search of more information. It covers a many areas including specific information for young people, men, women, older people, multicultural people and more.
• beyondblue conversation resource is a great place for both carers and people who suffer that know a conversation needs to be had. For carers, the information helps equip you with the understanding and tools needed to start a conversation and what to be prepared for. For people who suffer, the information can helps you understand your emotions and how to explain what you are feeling as well as what to be prepared for.
  Starting the conversation from either end can be hard, but always remember to come from and open and honest place.

1800 55 1800

Kids Helpline

• Kids Helpline phone resource is to their phone counselling service and is the quickest way to get support.
• Kids Helpline online resource is to their online, one on one counselling chat service. It is a good way for people who don’t have access to a phone or don’t feel comfortable speaking over the phone.
• Kids Helpline e-mail resource is for their e-mail service. If you don’t have the time to have a conversation via the phone or online chat, an email is a good option to start the process of communication and gaining assistance. It will take longer to receive a response than their other services.
• Kids Helpline tools resource is a great place for people looking for apps, factsheets, and videos to assist in supporting, and better understanding their mental health.
• Kids Helpline information resource provides a long list of different topics and issues that are commonly shared amongst young people. It has great information on relationships, friends, family, school, wellbeing, self-identity and self-care.
• Kids Helpline stories resource is a good place for young people to go and read about other people’s shared stories, such as dating, family, sexuality, safety, and much more. It helps to reduce the feelings of loneliness and isolation, as well as empower you to seek assistance if needed.

13 11 14

Lifeline

• If in crisis or need help, Lifeline help now resource is the first place to go.
• Lifeline online resource is for people who can’t or prefer not to make a phone call. It provides online crisis support.
• Lifeline topics resource is a great place for both carers and people who are suffering with mental illness. It is the first step in helping you navigate to the resources, advice and help that best suits your needs. Topics include self-harm, depression, loss and grief, stress, and much more.
• Lifeline stories resource is a good place for both carers and people who suffer, to share their experiences and learn from others. It can be a good way to help alleviate the feelings of loneliness, isolation and frustration that can come with mental illness.
• Lifeline self-help resource is a good place for anyone who wants to increase their self-awareness and knowledge base of mental health. It provides a mental health quiz, a coping kit, tool kits and fact sheets.
• Lifeline service finder resource is a great place to help find free or low-cost locations of physical services that can help assist in times of need near you.

1300 659 467

Suicide Call Back Service

• Suicide Call Back Service how I feel resource is for people who are directly suffering from suicidal thoughts and are at risk of suicide. There is immediate help out there for you. Every life is worth fighting for. If unsure of making a call, they have helpful tabs that are easy to navigate and provide valuable information for anyone that is suffering.

1800 650 890

headspace

• headspace online resource is a confidential, free and secure space where young people 12 – 25 or their family can chat, email or speak on the phone with a qualified youth mental health professional. For both people who are suffering and those caring for suffers.
• headspace information resource is a great place for people who are suffering to start their search. Including mental health, school, physical health, and much more.
• headspace stories resource is a great place for people who are suffering to share and read real stories about experiences with mental illness. It is a good way to help reduce the feelings of loneliness and isolation.
• headspace mental health resource provides information for people who are suffering about a variety of mental health issues that are commonly felt. It helps answer some of the questions that come along with this experience.
• Sometimes the first step in getting professional help is from a General Practitioner (GP). headspace GP resource provides some good advice on what to expect which will help reduce some of the anxiety that comes along with this process.
• headspace database resource is a good place that provides information on latest research, statistics and evidence in the field of mental health. There is an easy to use search bar to help you find what information you are looking for.
• headspace location resource is the place to go to find the physical location of headspace centres across the country and the ones that are nearest to you.

1300 789 978

MensLine Australia

• MensLine Australia online resource is the place to go for men who do not want to or are unable to make a phone call. It is the first step in seeking online or video counselling. It is free, however does require a brief registration.
• MensLine Australia relationship resource is a good place for men to go who are experiencing relationship difficulties. It offers information to better equip yourself to deal with the issue at hand.
• It can be hard for men to express their emotions, especially if it is something that has never been taught. MensLine Australia emotions resource is a good place to go and explore to help increase your capacity to understand and express your emotions in a healthy way.
• MensLine Australia stories and support resource is a good place for men to go to and share their experiences as well as read other men’s experiences on a variety of issues. It is a good way that can help reduce the feelings of loneliness and isolation.
• Communication is one of the most important aspects of any relationship, but it can be hard to develop. MensLine Australia communication resource is a good place for men to find information to better equip yourself with tools to assist your communication skills.
• Anger is both a destructive and sometimes deadly emotion to have. It does nothing but create a toxic environment for yourself and those around you. However sometimes people can struggle with understanding and expressing their anger in constructive and healthy way. MensLine Australia anger resource is a good place for men to come and find information to help better understand and express anger.

1300 286 463

Mind Australia

• Mind Australia discussion resource is a good place for people who are suffering with mental illness or have mental health issues. It allows you to share your experiences as well as read other people’s experiences with mental health. It can be a good way to help reduce the feelings of loneliness and isolation that comes with this journey.
• Mind Australia mental ill-health resource is for anyone who is searching for more information on mental illness. It covers the major illness and gives a brief overview of the details on each one.
• Mind Australia youth resource is for young people between the ages of 16 and 25 who are looking for support for themselves or more information on supporting a person they care about.
• Mind Australia wellbeing resource is a great place for anyone who is ready to start incorporating changes to their life that further helps and supports their overall wellbeing. It provides information what and how to start making small changes to improve your life.

1800 18 7263

SANE Australia

• SANE Australia discussion resource is a forum for people who suffer that allows you to share stories, shared experiences and information. It helps to reduce the feelings of loneliness and isolation by relating to others of similar experiences.
• SANE Australia help resource is for both carers and people who suffer, their helpline provides general information about symptoms of mental illness, where to go for support and help for carers. It also includes their online help service which is for specific mental health related questions. They usually respond within several working days.
• SANE Australia wellbeing resource is for people who are ready to start gathering more information about general wellbeing and things they can incorporate into their lives to improve their health.
• SANE Australia facts and guides resource is a great place for both carers and people who are suffering. They provide authoritative, up-to-date, and easy-to-read explanations of a range of mental health problems and related issues. Their podcasts complement the Factsheets, providing comprehensive interviews on a growing range of topics to hear on your computer, iPod or other MP3 player.

Black Dog Institute

• Black Dog Institute clinical services resource is an in house service offered by the institute. An appointment at one of their clinics is an opportunity to access healthcare at the highest level, based on scientific and clinical evidence. They work alongside your referring doctor to get the best outcomes specific for you. There is a depression and bi-polar clinic, psychology clinic, child and adolescent clinic, and several more.
• Black Dog Institute getting help resource is a good place for people who want more information on how to get help with their mental health or someone they care about. The easy to navigate tabs provide information that covers emergency help, when and where to seek help, tools and apps, clinical services, and more.
• Black Dog Institute fact sheet resource is a great place for anyone who wants more information on a variety of mental health topics. The fact sheets are full of useful information. Some of the topics covered are depression, bi-polar, staying well, mood charts and more.
• Black Dog Institute self-helps tools and apps resource provides further information on way in which you can better help yourself. This includes several mobile applications that have been specifically designed to support people with mental health concerns.
• Black Dog Institute YouTube resource takes you to some videos of volunteers, researchers and staff and the Black Dog Institute. They share their stories and experiences with mental health. It can be a good way to help reduce some of the feelings of isolation and loneliness as well as better informing you about some of the aspects of mental health.
• Black Dog Institute wellbeing resource is a good place for anyone that is ready to start incorporating positive lifestyle changes to better support their overall health. Including mindfulness, strengths, gratitude, and more.
• Black Dog Institute stories resource is a great place for people who are suffering to read real stories about lived experiences of people with mental illness. It can be a really effective way to help reduce the feelings of loneliness and isolation.
• Black Dog Institute depression resource is a great place that covers a variety of areas relating to depression. The easy to navigate tabs covers information about what depression is, seeking helps, treatments, causes, types, as well as a self-test.
• Black Dog Institute depression explained resource is a great place to go for anyone looking for information specifically on depression. The information is extensive and covers a range of topics. Some topics include signs and symptoms, what it feels like, children, teenages, pregnancy, and more.
• Black Dog Institute depression causes resource specifically covers the variety of areas that could potentially lead to depression. Including genetics, environmental factors, stress, and more.
• Black Dog Institute depression treatments resource specifically covers multiple potential treatments for depression. Including stepped care, psychological treatments, lifestyle changes, and more.
• Black Dog Institute depression self-test resource is a short self-test for people who may be concerned if they are suffering from depression. This is not a substitute for seeking a one on one professional diagnosis.
• Black Dog Institute anxiety resource is a great place that covers a variety of areas relating to anxiety. The easy to navigate tabs includes information about what anxiety is, seeking help, treatments, causes, as well as a self-test.
• Black Dog Institute anxiety explained resource is a great place to go for anyone looking for information specifically on anxiety. The information is extensive and covers a huge range of topics. Some of the topics include the different types of anxiety, what it feels like, signs and symptoms, panic attacks, and more.
• Black Dog Institute anxiety causes resource specifically covers the variety of areas that could potentially lead to anxiety. Including genetics, environmental factors, stress, and more.
• Black Dog Institute anxiety treatments resource specifically covers multiple potential treatments options for anxiety. Including physical treatments, types of psychological treatment, lifestyle changes, and more.
• Black Dog Institute anxiety self-test resource is a short self-test for people who may be concerned if they are suffering from bi-polar. This is not a substitute for seeking a one on one professional diagnosis.
• Black Dog Institute bi-polar resource is a great place that covers a variety of areas relating to bi-polar. The easy to navigate tabs includes information about what bi-polar is, seeking help, treatments, causes, as well as a self-test.
• Black Dog Institute bi-polar explained resource is a great place to go for anyone looking for information specifically on bi-polar. The information is extensive and covers a huge range of topics. Some of the topics include the different types of bi-polar, what it feels like, signs and symptoms, treatments and more.
• Black Dog Institute bi-polar causes resource specifically covers the variety of areas that could potentially be a cause of bi-polar disorder. Including genetics, environmental factors, pregnancy, and more.
• Black Dog Institute bi-polar treatments resource specifically covers multiple potential treatments options for bi-polar. Including management, types of psychological treatment, lifestyle changes, and more.
• Black Dog Institute bi-polar self-test resource is a short self-test for people who may be concerned if they are suffering from bi-polar. This is not a substitute for seeking a one on one professional diagnosis.

COPMI (Children of Parents with a Mental Illness)

• COPMI parenting resource is a good place for parents who suffer with a mental illness to start their search for information on being the best parent you can be. It is also a good place to gain a better understanding of important being open with your family is.
• COPMI dad resource is a good place for dads to gain more information on how mental illness specifically can affect a father figure within a family dynamic. As well as providing resources to better equip yourself with tools to manage your mental health.
• COPMI mum resource is a good place for mums to gain more information on how mental illness specifically can affect a mother figure within a family dynamic. As well as providing resources to better equip yourself with tools to manage your mental health.
• COPMI help resource is a good place for both carers and people who suffer with mental illness to find direct support and assistance, as well as the importance for seeking and finding good help. It also allows you to search for physical locations that can provide assistance near you.

HeadsUp

• HeadsUp workplace resource is a great pace for anyone who has a mental illness or is concerned about their mental health in the workplace. The information covers taking care of your mental health, how and whether or not to speak about your condition at work, staying healthy at work and more.
• HeadsUp rights and responsibilities resource is good for anyone in a workplace to gain a better understating of your rights and responsibilities regarding mental health.

ReachOut.com

• ReachOut something’s not right resource is a good place for young people to go to who have noticed a change within themselves. You’re not entirely sure what it is, but something just doesn’t feel right. You aren’t the ‘you’ that you remember or want to be. This can help you navigate through the resources to help you better understand and deal with how you feel and help cope and manage the issues you face.
• ReachOut help resource is a good place for young people who are looking for help, both for themselves and others. It also provided information to help better understand what’s going on and tools on how to support yourself and those you care about.
• ReachOut mental health resource is a great place for young people to find specific information on a variety of mental illnesses. The information includes signs and symptoms, shared stories and ideas for support and where to seek help.
• ReachOut physical health resource is a good place for young people who are concerned with their or someone else’s physical health. Some of the information covers sleeping issues, eating disorders, self-harm and more.
• ReachOut bullying, abuse, and violence resource provides helpful information for young people who have suffered with bullying, abuse and violence. The information can help better equip you with awareness and tools to support yourself and people you care about through these horrible moments, as well as ways to prevent them reoccurring.
• ReachOut wellbeing resource is a good place for people who are looking for new ways to start improving and maintaining their mental wellbeing. The information includes mindfulness, relaxation, confidence, self-awareness and more.
• As we get older the way we view ourselves can change and this can be confronting. ReachOut identity resource is a good place for people who want to gain more information and develop tools to understand and express their personal identity. The information includes body image, sexuality, spirituality, disability and more.
• Both school and university life will have its ups and downs, the downs usually around exam time. ReachOut school, university, and study resource is a good place for people who are going through schooling and want to develop tools to help support them through the stress and anxiety that can occur throughout the year. The information includes exams management, stress, sleeping issues, life choices and more.
• Setting goals and finding motivation is important and can be easy for some, yet for others it requires active learning. ReachOut goal and motivation resource is a good place for people who want to help develop their skills in organisation, goal management and self-motivation.
• There comes a time in every person’s life where they become independent. ReachOut independence resource is a good place for people who are planning on leaving home or have already left and are starting an independent life. The information includes dealing with change, money, legal issues and more.
• We live in a society with other people and interacting with them is important to develop a healthy life. ReachOut social skills resource is a good place for people who want to develop their social skills. Information includes meeting new people and communication skills.
• Our mind and body are closely connected, our physical health can help maintain and improve our mental wellbeing. ReachOut fitness resource is a good place for people who want to increase their physical wellbeing. Information includes eating well, exercise, habits and more.
• The relationships we have with our family and friends are important to maintain and keep healthy. ReachOut friends and family resource is a good place for people who want to better equip themselves with tools to deal with day to day relationships with friends, parents, siblings and others.

RUOK

• RUOK 365 day resource is a good place for people who do a lot of travelling for work and are away from their usual support networks of friends and family. It provides resources that help encourage conversations between workmates and colleagues. Including school, work, university, and more.

mindhealthconnect

• mindhealthconnect location resource is for both carers and people who are a suffering. This provides information on physical places near you that can provide assistance. Including hospitals, psychologists, psychiatrists, and much more.
• mindhealthconnect guided search resource is a good place for people who are suffering but unsure of what to look for. It provides a guided search to direct you to the best resources available.
• mindhealthconnect help resource is for both carers and people who are suffering. It gives access to available helplines and online chat services.
•  mindhealthconnect online resource gives access to online communities for both carers and people who are suffering. It is a great way to help alleviate the feelings of isolation and loneliness. It is always important to connect.
• mindhealthconnect my mental health resource is for people who are not feeling the way they want to be feeling. It is a good place for you to start your search.
• mindhealthconnect wellbeing resource for people who are ready to start incorporating small changes into their life to help their overall wellbeing.

Australian Psychological Society (APS)

• APS find a psychologist resource is the best place to go for anyone who wants to find a psychologist. It is an easy to use search engine that presents a list of psychologists that are best suited to your needs in the area you selected. It is also a good way to check qualifications and registration of a psychologist that may have been recommended to you.
  Even though this helps you narrow your search, it is always important to find a person that works best for you or the person you are searching for. It can take time, but finding a good psychologist is one of the most vital steps in recovery and maintenance of mental health and over-all wellbeing.
• APS psychology resource is a good first place for anyone who wants to gain a better understanding and increase their knowledge and awareness of mental health. It is also a good place for people who are seeking out information on support and assistance either for themselves or someone they care about.
• APS topics resource is a good place for people who want to gain more information on issues that can have an effect on a person’s mental health or specific mental illnesses. The information covers depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, stress, environmental problems and many more.
• APS information resource is a good place for anyone who wants more information about the process of seeing a psychologist. It provides information on how to use Medicare, how to find a psychologist, why seeing a psychologist can be extremely beneficial and more.