Mental Health
Most people are a little confused about what mental health really is. Everyone has it, and just like your physical health, you'll have periods of 'good' and 'bad' mental health. Having positive mental health means feeling good about yourself - being able to live life to the fullest. Of course, it's quite normal not to feel your best all the time.
If you're feeling a little down or upset, surf the sites below to learn how to stay on top. With the right help and a little time you'll be feeling great again!
Stride Foundation is a non-profit, non-government organisation dedicated to helping improve the physical, mental and social wellbeing of young people and their communities
SANE Australia is an organisation working to assist those affected by mental illness, and is an excellent source of information on mental health issues.
To find help for yourself or others, on anything from depression to family issues, go to Reach Out!
Make a Noise provides excellent advice on maintaining a healthy mind and dealing with problems such as depression, psychoses, anxiety and stress.
The Lounge, part of the Head Room site, is for young people aged 12 to 18. The information in the Lounge has been written by young people to make sure that it makes sense to other young people.
The Child and Youth Health archive contains heaps of information on everything from boredom to bipolar disorder.
The Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia promotes understanding of schizophrenia and provides support to those affected by this and other mental illnesses.
Multicultural Mental Health Australia (MMHA) is a national program funded by the federal government to raise awareness of mental health and suicide prevention amongst Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
To learn more about the Australian Government's mental health programs, visit the Mental Health and Wellbeing website of the Department of Health & Ageing.
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Depression and anxiety are the most common of all mental illnesses. 1 in 5 people in Australia are affected by depression.
depressioNet and beyondblue are fantastic one-stop resources with information, support and help for people affected by depression and for those close to them.
Ybblue is a community awareness program designed to reduce the stigma associated with depression. Ybblue can help you spot the warning signs of depression, and learn what to say and how to be there for someone you care about.
MoodGYM is the world's first internet-based therapy program to help prevent depression. It aims to help young people identify and overcome problem emotions and to develop good coping skills for the future.
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Suicide is the leading cause of death of young people aged 15 to 24. Up to 20 young Australians attempt suicide every day.
| If you require immediate help please contact Lifeline
on 13 11 14 or the Kids Help Line (if you are under 18) on 1800 55 1800. |
The Youth Suicide Prevention Kit provides information such as suicide risk factors, warning signs and prevention activities.