October 14, 2020
Mental health resources
Lockdowns have been an unmitigated disaster. If you are currently in severe distress and need immediate support, please call 000 or one of the organisations listed below.
SANE Australia (for people living with a mental illness) – call 1800 187 263.
beyondblue (for anyone feeling depressed or anxious) – call 1300 22 4636 or chat online.
Lifeline (for anyone having a personal crisis) – call 13 11 14 or chat online.
Suicide Call Back Service (for anyone thinking about suicide) – call 1300 659 467.
Australian Government/Department of Health ‘Head to Health’ webpage which is a central platform for digital mental health resources (https://headtohealth.gov.au/)
Also, some other resources, below. Hope some of this is helpful.
PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!!
Other information and resources
Mind Medicine Australia: Mind Medicine Australia offers psychedelic and plant medicine psychological and integration support. Click here to view our team of practitioners:
https://mindmedicineaustralia.org/practitioners/
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for Australians
Australian Psychological Society
Looking after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak
Beyond Blue
Coronavirus: Resources for anxiety, stress & wellbeing
Black Dog Institute
COVID-19: Tips and advice for people with an eating disorder
Butterfly Foundation
Resources, information and support for looking after your mental health during times of adversity
Centre for Rural & Remote Mental Health
Managing your mental health online during COVID-19
eMHPrac
Mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Lifeline
MindSpot
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tips for self-care and families
Phoenix Australia
The SANE Help Centre: ready for you during COVID-19
SANE Australia
Taking care of your mental health in the wake of COVID-19
WayAhead
Reporting on suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic
International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
Information and resources to assist Australian GPs to better support their patients during COVID-19
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Black Dog Institute
10 tips for managing anxiety during COVID-19
Black Dog Institute
Mental Health Ramifications of COVID-19: The Australian context
Black Dog Institute
Working from home: A checklist to support your mental health during coronavirus
Black Dog Institute
Supports to help expecting and new parents anxious about coronavirus
PANDA
Phoenix Australia
Phoenix Australia
How to make working from home work for YOU – Our top tips
SANE Australia
SuperFriend