Mental health online resources
    
 
    
    
        
            
                
    
        
Are you okay?
There are many resources for mental health that you may find helpful.
Online programs and apps can be great ways to look after your mental health and wellbeing.
    
 
    
        
            
                “If it was something I felt I couldn’t tell someone who had contact with my parents, or someone at school, that’s when I would go online.” WA young person
             
                
         
     
 
             
         
     
 
    
        
            
                
    
        
                    
                            
                        
                            ReachOut 
                                Reach Out is a safe place to chat anonymously, get support, and feel better. Explore the tools and apps section to help you look after your health and wellbeing.
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                            Smiling Mind
                                A popular free meditation app that’s designed to help you deal with the pressure, stress and challenges of daily life.
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                            Breakup Shakeup
                                This app is for you if you are feeling down after a breakup and need some ideas and activities to help you feel happier, including getting active and socialising with your friends and family.
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Talking Helps
Sharing your problems with someone also really helps, so chat to a parent, teacher, friend or family member that you feel safe talking to. 
Or if you want someone else to talk to, you can contact the help services below at any time, for free.
    
 
             
         
     
 
    
        
            
                
    
        
Online Mental Health Resources
    
 
    
        
                    
                            
                        
                            headspace
                                headspace is an organisation that helps support the mental health of young people aged to 12 to 25 in Australia. For general information on mental health, physical health, work and study or alcohol and other drugs, visit the headspace website. You can also find out where your nearest headspace centre is for in-person support.
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                            Bite Back
                                Bite Back is a youth online mental health challenge run by Black Dog Institute, designed to increase happiness and reduce stress over six weekly challenges.
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                            eheadspace
                                Great for those in regional and remote areas but available to all, eheadspace provides free online support and counselling to young people and their families and friends. Connect with a headspace clinician for a one-on-one chat or join a group chat on a particular topic you’d like help with.
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For young carers (if you help care for someone at home)
Caring for a parent, sibling or family member can be tough. These services support young carers with wellbeing, school and work balance, and practical help.
    
 
    
        
                    
                            
                        
                            Carer Gateway
                                Free Australian Government support for carers (including young carers) with counselling, coaching and respite.
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                            Carers WA — Young Carers
                                WA program for people under 25 who support a family member. Offers social activities, school/study help, and practical support.
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                            Helping Minds
                                Free counselling, groups and holiday programs for young people who support someone with mental health challenges. Available across WA.
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                            Young Carers Network
                                National hub by Carers Australia with information, rights, stories and pathways to support for young carers.
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