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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.

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Anonymously read, share and learn from people who know what you're going through.

Share your experience with our welcoming peer support community.

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Get a mental health coach

NewAccess mental health coaching is a free guided 6-session program for when you're feeling stressed about everyday life issues. You don't need a doctor's referral.

Currently offered in parts of New South Wales and Queensland. 
NewAccess for Small Business Owners is available nationally via telehealth. 
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Answer 10 questions about how you’ve been feeling over the past 4 weeks.
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Over two in five people experience a mental health condition at some point in their life.

Know the signs and symptoms.

Learn about anxiety

When anxious feelings don't go away, happen without any reason or make it hard to cope with daily life it may be the sign of an anxiety condition. Anxiety conditions affect 1 in 4 people in Australia and they are treatable.

Learn about depression

We all feel sad, moody or low sometimes, it’s a normal part of life. If these feelings come and stay for more than 2 weeks it might be a sign that you have depression. Depression affects 1 in 7 people in Australia and it is treatable.
“I’m a doctor, I shouldn’t get sick... sometimes I’d cry while I was swimming. My eyes would be red but people wouldn’t know why, because you can’t see tears beneath goggles. ”

- Geoff’s experience of work stress and depression

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Your mental health matters

Beyond Blue is here to help all people in Australia achieve their best possible mental health.

Earlier, easier, together.

Whether you're seeking mental health information or 24/7 qualified support for you or someone else, we're here for you. 

Upcoming Beyond Blue Events

From volunteering to fundraising, there are many ways to get involved. 

Together, we can help all people in Australia achieve their best possible mental health.

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Mental Health Match

Mental Health Match

Date of your choice

With community sport having the power to shape positive conversations around mental health, we’re inviting all sporting codes across Australia to host a Mental Health Match this season.

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Run Melbourne 2024

21 July 2024

Run Melbourne isn't your average run. Over the last 12 years it has grown into a movement that has changed the culture of what it means to run through the city streets. Join #teambeyondblue alongside 20,000 runners and wheelchair athletes. Help improve mental health in Australia and make an impact that goes beyond you!

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For anyone experiencing distress following today's events in Sydney, Beyond Blue is available 24/7.

We’re here for you. Contact our Support Service on 1300 22 4636 💙

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Help your child manage their emotions by asking them to put a name to what they are feelings

The emotion wheel is a great tool to use with kids as it helps with labelling and communicating the ‘big feelings’. Swipe for a preview on how kids might express each emotion, and save this post to add it to your mental health toolkit. You can also share it with another parent who may find it useful!
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Which free mental health service should I contact and when

Everyone in Australia deserves quality health care and easy access to mental health support, but cost can be a barrier.

Thankfully, there are a number of free mental health support services available in Australia. But which one is right for you and your circumstances?
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Today we welcome the Prime Minister's announcement that Sam Mostyn AO, the chair of Beyond Blue, will be Australia's next Governor-General. Beyond Blue CEO Georgie Harman has congratulated Ms Mostyn on her appointment, and thanked her for her incredible work for Beyond Blue. 
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This website has been established to provide information about anxiety, depression and suicide to the Australian community. The website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should seek the advice of an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your own circumstances. You should not disregard professional medical advice, or delay seeking it, because of any information contained on this website.
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