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