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
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Suicidal warning signs
www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/suicide-prevention/feeling-suicidal/suicidal-warning-signs
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Suicide and Self Harm
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/suicide-self-harm/
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Personal Stories
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/personal-stories/
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What to expect at a mental health consultation
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Mental health toolkit for Aboriginal people
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When you're feeling down
www.lifeline.org.au/media/4jxfywks/web_sept_ll-_2pp-tool-kit_help-when-you-re-feeling-down.pdf
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Domestic & family violence
www.lifeline.org.au/media/ssdfbwzi/web__ll-4pp-tool-kit_domestic-family-violence-dfv.pdf
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Suicidal self-care
www.lifeline.org.au/media/oagowxc4/web-oct_ll-2pp-fact-sheet_i-tried-to-end-my-life.pdf
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All About Anxiety
www.lifeline.org.au/media/djmclymv/rev1_ll-4pp-fact-sheet_anxiety.pdf
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All About Panic Attacks
www.lifeline.org.au/media/zzvlwbvu/web_sept_ll-4pp-tool-kit_panic-attacks.pdf
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All About Depression
www.lifeline.org.au/media/0jsl1fs2/rev1_ll-4pp-fact-sheet_depression.pdf
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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
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Having a conversation
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Support after a suicide attempt
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Supporting someone returning to work
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Self-care for carers
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Tool kit for carers
www.lifeline.org.au/media/fchhhfwj/web__ll-4pp-tool-kit_carers-of-people-w-mental-illness.pdf
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How to help - Mental Health
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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
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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
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Self Love Book - Ages 3-18yrs
https://www.amazon.com.au/Tree-Who-Lost-Her-Glow/dp/B0CPTSSCJY
Mindfulness & Wellbeing
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Mindfulness in everyday life
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/1-mindfulnessineverdaylife.pdf
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Improve your wellbeing
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/wellbeing/
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Relaxation techniques
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/relaxationtechniques.pdf
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Positive Psychology
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/4-positivepsychology.pdf
Self-Help & Wellbeing Apps
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iBobbly App for Aboriginal People
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/digital-tools-apps/ibobbly/
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Healthy Mind App
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/digital-tools-apps/healthy-mind/
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Anxiety Self Test
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/digital-tools-apps/anxiety-self-test/
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Depression Self Test
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/digital-tools-apps/depression-self-test/
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HeadGear App
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/digital-tools-apps/headgear/
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Beyond Now - Suicide Safety Planning App
www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/beyondnow-suicide-safety-planning