Helpful Resources
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)
The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale can be used to identify possible symptoms of depression in the postnatal period.
Additional services who could help you or a loved one, take a look.
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13YARN
A national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.
Acon
https://www.acon.org.au/what-we-are-here-for/mental-health/
Provides information and support for people who identify as LGBTQIA+ on a range of health issues.
Alcohol and Drug Counselling Online
https://www.counsellingonline.org.au/
Free and confidential online 24/7 support for people affected by alcohol or drug use.
Amaze-Autism Connect
A free, national autism helpline, providing independent and expert information over the phone, via email and webchat.
Aspect
Provides a specialised schools program for people on the autism spectrum and additional services including information and advice, diagnostic assessments, behaviour support, parent and family support, and adult programs.
Beyond Blue 1300224636
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Provides mental health information, advice, and tools to support people to improve their mental health.
Black Dog Institute
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
Contains information and resources for mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder.
Butterfly Foundation 1800334673
Online and phone counselling, information, and online support groups for people concerned about eating disorders, disordered eating, body image problems.
Carers Connection Helpline
https://www.mentalhealthcarersnsw.org/resources-for-carers/carer-connections-helpline/
Provides information, referrals and support for families and carers of people with a mental illness.
Carer Gateway
https://www.carergateway.gov.au/about
Provides free services and support for carers caring for a family member or friend with a disability, a medical condition, mental illness, or who is frail due to age
COPE
Provides information, referrals and support for families and carers of people with a mental illness.
Dementia Support Australia
A 24/7 service supporting healthcare professionals and family members who are caring for a person living with dementia.
Headspace
A free service that supports young people aged between 12 and 25 and their families going through a tough time.
Karitane 1300227464
https://karitane.com.au/perinatal-mental-health
Provides parenting support for mums and dads with children from birth to 5 years of age.
Kids Helpline 1800551800
A free, private and confidential phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Lifeline 131114
Provides access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services for people experiencing emotional distress.
MensLine Australia 1300789978
A free telephone and online counselling service offering mental health support for Australian men experiencing addiction and relationship issues.
Mental Health Line 1800011511
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/mentalhealth/Pages/mental-health-line.aspx
NSW Health's free 24/7 telephone service which connects people with NSW Health mental health services.
Perinatal Infant Mental Health Service
A free mental health service supporting pregnant women and families to manage complex mental illness.
PANDA
Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Australia
A helpline supporting families affected by anxiety and depression during pregnancy and in the first year of parenthood.
SANE Australia
Provides free digital and telehealth support services for people with complex mental health issues and trauma, as well as supporting people who are autistic and people with an intellectual disability, their carers, families, and friends.
STARTTS
https://www.startts.org.au/services/make-a-referral/
Provides treatment programs for refugees and asylum seekers who have experienced torture and/or trauma.
Suicide Call Back Service 1300659467
https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/
A nationwide service that provides professional phone and online counselling to people affected by suicide.
Tresillian Family Care Centres
https://www.tresillian.org.au/
Provides advice and guidance for new parents.
WayAhead
https://directory.wayahead.org.au/
Information and support for mental health consumers and carers including an online directory that can be used to search for local information and support services and treatments.
Youth Aftercare
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/towardszerosuicides/Pages/youth-suicide-aftercare-pilot.aspx
Youth Aftercare is a support service for children, teens and young people aged 25 and under, after suicidal ideation, self-harm and/or a suicide attempt.
Youth Beyond Blue 1300224636
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/youth
Information, online and phone counselling for young people aged 12 to 25 years old.
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