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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