DEPRESSION AND MENTAL HEALTH
Mental HealthDirect Phone:
1800 220 400
About 20% of Australians
will experience a mental
illness during their
lifetime, and many more
people are affected by
mental illness in their
family and loved ones.
Carers
Australia
is a non-profit organisation
dedicated to improving the
lives of carers. The web
site contains links to
state-based Carers
organisations.
Information for Carers
because
Caring for someone can be a
difficult and emotional
time. Carers need care and
support too.
Depression Resources
Beyond Blue
provides information and
research aimed at preventing
depression and helping
people respond effectively
to it.
Depression Net
provides a comprehensive
resource for Australians
with depression and their
families and friends to come
for information, help and
support.
Depression Support For
All
Out of the Blues
is a very positive website
to help those with the blues
quite simply get out of
having the blues…..There are
short stories from people on
how to believe in yourself,
there’s also information on
bouncing back from an
illness, pick me up tips and
quite a few other hints.
Reach Out
has information on lots of
issues such as depression,
drugs & alcohol, family
issues, eating disorders,
grief and loss, safe sex and
pregnancy, school, work and
lots more. You can also find
help near you by typing in
what kind of help you’re
looking for and then your
postcode.
YBBLUE
is a community awareness
campaign designed to reduce
the stigma associated with
depression and to promote
help seeking behaviour. This
site shows you how to look
for warning signs,
communicate, seek help and
get involved.
Lifeline - Ipswich & West
Moreton
offers a range of
counselling services to
thousands of people each
year in the Ipswich, Boonah,
Laidley, Gatton and Esk
areas. it includes 24 hour
phone counselling, personal
counselling, financial
counselling and out reach
programs.
mind matters a
resource and professional
development program to
support Australian secondary
schools in promoting and
protecting the social and
emotional wellbeing of
members of school
communities.
Auseinet
informs and educates
professionals and the
community about mental
health promotion,
prevention, early
intervention and suicide
prevention across the
lifespan....
Mental Health Council of
Australia
is the independent, national
representative network of
organisations and
individuals committed to
achieving better mental
health for everyone in
Australia.
Mental Health Inquiry
Internet Forum
is a discussion forum that
aims to inform and find new
directions for the mental
health sector.
Reach Out! is
a web-based service that
inspires young people to
help themselves through
tough times.
sane SANE
Australia is a national
charity helping people
affected by mental illness.
SANE website is intended to
provide general information
only, it does not provide
specific advice, which
should be sought from an
appropriately qualified
professional person.
The Benefits of bike riding
this article outlines some
aspects of exercise and
cycling as a means to reduce
depression in our community.
Silver Chain
Silver Chain has been caring
for people in Western
Australia since 1905. We
offer a diverse range of
quality services to support
people who are frail,
disabled or terminally ill,
regardless of age and
status. Silver Chain is
people caring for people.
Music Therapy: The Power
of Music
Examines the power of using
popular music, something
people already listen to, in
therapy. Includes examples
of therapeutic messages in
popular music as well as
original music by Freudian
Slip, therapeutic rock
band.
Lifeline's Just Ask
~ information and referrals
for anyone looking at mental
illness in their lives
Post Natal Depression
What is PND?
How can you tell it's PND?
(source:
Parenting and Child Health)
PaNDa
is
a Victorian, statewide, not
for profit association which
works for women and their
families affected by ante
natal and postnatal mood
disorders.
Mothers In Need
is specifically for Mothers
with Post Natal Depression (PND)
Postnatal Anxiety, Stress
& Depression
Pamphlet from Western
Australia Health Department
Postnatal Depression: Not
Just the Baby Blues
National Health and Medical
Research Council Information
Paper on Postnatal
Depression
POSIE
is a volunteer run antenatal
and postnatal depression
support group offering
Perinatal Outreach, Support,
Information and Education to
families in and around
Hornsby, NSW. See their
website for more
details.
Post Natal Depression
Disorder Fact Sheet
Provided by Mental Health
Association NSW (New South
Wales) Inc.
Sad feelings
after childbirth - a
'hidden' problem
Postpartum Maintenance using
traditional Chinese Medicine
explains the Chinese
philosophy and treatment
surrounding childbirth and
PND.
The
beyondblue PND Program
aims to
research and prevent
postnatal depression within
Australia. This section of
the site contains
information about the
functions, activities and
outcomes of the program.
Women's Policy Development
Office
Provides links and
information for women of
Western Australia regarding
postpartum issues and other
health and family topics
The PND
Journey
A personal
story of the path one woman
walked through her
experience with postnatal
depression
Post Natal
Depression Support Group ACT
Inc.
Australian
Capital Territory support
Australian
National Postnatal
Depression Program
Marce Society
is
an
international society for
the understanding,
prevention and treatment of
mental illness related to
childbearing
Information about PND
from
the Perth Clinic
Suicide
Linkz02
provides
information, links and
service access for young
people to prevent suicide.
Suicide Prevention Australia
supports and assists
individuals and
organisations throughout
Australia. We provide
resources and training
programs for education and
awareness in suicide
prevention, intervention and
postvention.
Teenage Suicide Help
helps people feeling
suicidal by giving
information about resources.
WA Ministerial Council for
Suicide Prevention
increases access to and
availability of suicide
prevention information for
professionals, researchers
and community members. The
most recent research,
reports & sought after
resources are listed &
linked.
Here for Life
focuses on education,
awareness and research aimed
at the prevention of youth
suicide.
SPAN (Suicide Prevention
Advocacy Network)
“Saving lives through
Suicide Prevention is our
Goal”. This site contains
suicide statistics for the
USA.
Australian Transcultural
Mental Health Network
provides national leadership
in mental health and suicide
prevention for Australians
from culturally and
linguistically diverse (CALD)
backgrounds.
Multicultural Mental Health
Australia
~ helps with mental health
and suicide issues for those
with different cultures and
languages
Community LIFE
aims to prevent suicides by
building community knowledge
and support through
resources.
Australian Institute for
Suicide Research and
Prevention (AISRAP)
conducts research on
suicidal behaviours in
Australia and provides
information about young
people, families, workshops,
conferences, publications,
web links and postgraduate
programs.
Drug Issues
100% In Control
is Queensland Health’s
alcohol, tobacco and other
drug prevention campaign for
12 to 17 year olds. It
includes strategies such as
Rock Eisteddfod Challenge,
Croc Eisteddfod Festival,
Rumble in the Jungle and
Campaign Competitions.
Australian Drug Foundation
prevents
and reduces alcohol and drug
problems in the Australian
community. Here you’ll find
a calendar of events and
newsletters and search
facilities on individual
drugs.
Drug Arm
provides information about
drugs, including a search
for specific drugs.
Qld Government Alcohol,
Tobacco and Other Drug
Services
has programs, resources and
publications about the
treatment and prevention of
alcohol, tobacco and other
drug problems, as well as
new tobacco laws and
strategies and campaigns.
Ravesafe
is
dedicated to making raving a
safer experience for
everybody. Here you’ll find
legal info, drug info, where
and how to ravesafe.
The Natural High Alternative
links
you with activities you
enjoy - whether it's
skate-boarding,
fire-twirling, or
kite-surfing - so you can
experience the thrill of
just being alive.
Zombie - Alcohol, Tobacco
and Other Drugs
designed and developed as a
drug awareness resource for
young people by young
people. You can find out
about legal stuff, alcohol,
tobacco and other drugs.
There is also a panic button
to hit if you’re worried
about a friend.
Talk Out Loud
provides
alcohol and other drug
information,
counselling, referral and
other support to young
people in NSW
Reach Out!
is a web-based service that
inspires young people to
help themselves through
tough times. It includes
fact sheets about specific
drugs and their impact as
well as dealing with
addictions.
Mental Health Issues
Carers Association of
Australia
support and resources for
those who care for others.
Health Insite
Through this site you will
find a wide range of
up-to-date and quality
assessed information on
important health topics such
as diabetes, cancer, mental
health and asthma.
Schizophrenia Fellowship of
NSW
works at improving the
circumstances and welfare of
people living with
schizophrenia, their
relatives and carers, and
professionals working in the
area.
Mental Illness
Fellowship of Australia
is a self-help, support and
advocacy organisation of
people with severe mental
illnesses, their families
and friends. Such illnesses
include schizophrenia, major
depression, bi-polar
disorder,
obsessive-compulsive
disorder and anxiety
disorders. We aim to
ensure that people with
severe mental illness
receives adequate and
appropriate services and
that policy and legislation
address those needs.
Mental Illness Fellowship of
Victoria
works with people with
mental illnesses and their
families and friends to
improve their well being.
Australian Transcultural
Mental Health Network
provides national leadership
in mental health and suicide
prevention for Australians
from culturally and
linguistically diverse (CALD)
backgrounds.
Lifeline's Just Ask
~ information and referrals
for anyone looking at mental
illness in their lives
Multicultural Mental Health
Australia
~ helps with mental health
and suicide issues for those
with different cultures and
languages
Australian Mental Health
Consumer Network
provides information on
rights and resources, as
well as giving consumers a
'right of reply'
Australian Infant, Child,
Adolescent and Family Mental
Health Assoc. (AICAFMHA)
promotes mental health for
younger Australians
Australian Government
Mental Health Branch -
Publications & Resources
Includes State and National
reports on activities
undertaken as part of the
National Mental Health
Strategy.
Mends
is developer of the
breakthrough program
Strategies for Separated
Men, a 12 week
psycho-educational
(practical adult-learning
based upon proven
psychological principles)
program designed to address
men's' acute needs in the
traumatic period after a
significant relationship has
ended.
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