We hope you enjoyed listening to our PsyCast 7 on Mental Health and Wellbeing during Lockdown by Minh Tran, Akif Kazi and Helen Gu from UNSW Psychology Society 2021!
We are currently living in unusual and uncertain times so if you are experiencing any feelings of distress, need help, or require any mental health resources, please don't hesitate to reach out, there is always someone who is willing to listen and help you: https://mhaustralia.org/need-help
Lifeline
24 hour telephone counselling service. Phone: 13 11 14 or Text: 0477 13 11 14 6pm - midnight AEST. www.lifeline.org.au/
Beyond Blue Support Service - Support. Advice. Action
Information and referral to relevant services for depression and anxiety related matters. Phone: 1300 22 46 36. www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-immediate-support
1800RESPECT
National sexual assault, domestic family violence counselling services 24-hour online support for workers and professionals. Phone: 1800 737 732. www.1800respect.org.au/
Kids Help Line
Confidential and anonymous, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25. Phone: 1800 55 18 00. www.kidshelp.com.au/
Butterfly Foundation
Butterfly provides support for Australians who suffer from eating disorders and negative body image issues and their carers. Phone: 1800 33 4673. thebutterflyfoundation.org.au/
Mensline Australia
A dedicated service for men with relationship and family concerns. Phone: 1300 78 99 78
www.mensline.org.au/
PANDA - National Perinatal Depression Helpline
PANDA’s National Perinatal Depression Helpline, funded by the Australian and Victorian Governments, provides vital support, information, referral and counselling to thousands of Australian parents and their families. Callers do not need to have a diagnosis of antenatal or postnatal depression to make contact with the Helpline, PANDA is keen to support any new parent struggling during pregnancy or after the birth of their baby, as well as their partner, family and friends. Phone: 1300 726 306 from Mon – Fri, 9am – 7.30pm (AEST/AEDT).
www.panda.org.au/(link is external)
Parentline
Parent Line is a telephone service for parents and carers of children 0-18 in New South Wales. Phone: 1300 1300 52
www.parentline.org.au/
QLife
QLife provides Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. Phone: 1800 184 527
qlife.org.au/