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Resource library. Beyond Blue has produced fact sheets, booklets and other resources to support everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health. The downloadable resources below cover anxiety, depression, suicide, wellbeing, and workplace and perinatal mental health. If you are looking for merchandise to support an event, please ...
Headspace – for children aged 12 to 25 to chat, email or speak on the phone with a qualified youth mental health professional. Kids Helpline – telephone and online counselling service for children and young people aged between 5 and 25. Lifeline – crisis support, suicide prevention and mental health support services.
Call or chat online to a counsellor. If you’re going through a hard time right now, the Beyond Blue Support Service is available 24/7 for brief counselling. Most calls last around 20 minutes. Call a counsellor on 1300 22 4636 or chat to a counsellor online.
Learn about mental health. In Australia, around 1 in 2 people will struggle with their mental health during their lifetime. Learning about mental health will help you look after your social and emotional wellbeing. It will also help you support people close to you. It's important to get support early if you're feeling unsettled or struggling.
This can include: long-term unemployment. living in an abusive or uncaring relationship. long-term isolation or loneliness. prolonged work stress. Recent events (such as losing your job) or a combination of events can ‘trigger' depression if you’re already at risk because of previous bad experiences or personal factors.
At ages 3, 4 and 5, children are still learning to manage their emotions and behaviours. Your preschool child might be your little helper one moment. The next they’re a handful, testing limits or refusing to cooperate. Like other parents, you might worry about their social interactions and friendships. You might also wonder if you’re ...
At ages 6, 7 and 8 a whole new world opens up for you and your school-age child. This can be both an exciting and stressful time. Your child has new school routines, teachers and classroom peers. They might also be trying out new behaviours and ways to express themselves. These are signs of your child’s growing independence.
For resources to help you talk to someone about suicide visit: Worried about someone suicidal. If they’re in immediate danger of taking their own life: call Triple Zero (000) for an ambulance. call or chat online to Lifeline (13 11 14) or Suicide Call Back Service (1300 659 467) - free, confidential 24/7 counselling services.
This also means that a crying baby who doesn’t settle can be distressing, tiring and confusing for parents. If your crying baby shows signs of illness or has a fever, seek medical attention. If your baby is healthy but you feel overwhelmed by their crying, remember. all babies cry. crying comes and goes.
A strong sense of self can help your preteen better navigate school life. It equips them to face peer pressure and adversity. Help your child develop their identity by continuing to: share family culture and traditions. teach them communication skills. help them manage their emotions. follow family routines and rituals.
