Resources
We’ve collated a range of resources from Australia’s leading Mental Health and Suicide Prevention agencies and placed them here for you to access.
Are you seeking information on what to do when you're feeling down?
Are you supporting someone and want to know what you can do to help?
Remember, reaching out for support shows courage and strength. If you need additional support please contact one of the services in our Directory or phone Lifeline on 13 11 14 to ensure you are always Connected to Care.
Are you experiencing mental illness or thoughts of suicide
Suicidal warning signs
www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/suicide-prevention/feeling-suicidal/suicidal-warning-signs
Suicide and Self Harm
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/suicide-self-harm/
Personal Stories
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/personal-stories/
What to expect at a mental health consultation
Mental health toolkit for Aboriginal people
When you're feeling down
www.lifeline.org.au/media/4jxfywks/web_sept_ll-_2pp-tool-kit_help-when-you-re-feeling-down.pdf
Domestic & family violence
www.lifeline.org.au/media/ssdfbwzi/web__ll-4pp-tool-kit_domestic-family-violence-dfv.pdf
Suicidal self-care
www.lifeline.org.au/media/oagowxc4/web-oct_ll-2pp-fact-sheet_i-tried-to-end-my-life.pdf
All About Anxiety
www.lifeline.org.au/media/djmclymv/rev1_ll-4pp-fact-sheet_anxiety.pdf
All About Panic Attacks
www.lifeline.org.au/media/zzvlwbvu/web_sept_ll-4pp-tool-kit_panic-attacks.pdf
All About Depression
www.lifeline.org.au/media/0jsl1fs2/rev1_ll-4pp-fact-sheet_depression.pdf
All About Self Harm
www.lifeline.org.au/media/objjwbl5/draft_ll-2pp-fact-sheet_self-harm.pdf
Are you caring for someone who is experiencing mental illness?
Suicidal warning signs
www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/suicide-prevention/feeling-suicidal/suicidal-warning-signs
Having a conversation
Support after a suicide attempt
Supporting someone returning to work
Self-care for carers
Tool kit for carers
www.lifeline.org.au/media/fchhhfwj/web__ll-4pp-tool-kit_carers-of-people-w-mental-illness.pdf
How to help - Mental Health
How to help - Risk of suicide
www.lifeline.org.au/media/mfjfzxra/web_sept-2020_ll-4pp-tool-kit_help-someone-at-risk-of-suicide.pdf
Have you lost someone to suicide?
www.lifeline.org.au/media/wdflvhns/web-oct_ll-2pp-fact-sheet_have-you-lost-someone-to-suicide.pdf
Self Love Book - Ages 3-18yrs
https://www.amazon.com.au/Tree-Who-Lost-Her-Glow/dp/B0CPTSSCJY
Mindfulness & Wellbeing
Mindfulness in everyday life
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/1-mindfulnessineverdaylife.pdf
Improve your wellbeing
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/wellbeing/
Relaxation techniques
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/relaxationtechniques.pdf
Positive Psychology
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/4-positivepsychology.pdf
Self-Help & Wellbeing Apps
iBobbly App for Aboriginal People
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/digital-tools-apps/ibobbly/
Healthy Mind App
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/digital-tools-apps/healthy-mind/
Anxiety Self Test
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/digital-tools-apps/anxiety-self-test/
Depression Self Test
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/digital-tools-apps/depression-self-test/
HeadGear App
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/digital-tools-apps/headgear/
Beyond Now - Suicide Safety Planning App
www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/beyondnow-suicide-safety-planning