Helpful Resources and Tools

 There are some incredible tools for supporting your mental health and wellbeing available online, via apps, and phone services. 

I sometimes assume everyone else has the information I have in my head, but talking to someone today I realised that me assuming everyone knows what resources are available is the same as an architect assuming that I know what great apps and resources are available in architecture!

I will be continuing to come back to this page to update it with different resources.

 HEAD TO HEALTH - https://headtohealth.gov.au/
The Australian Government website for eMH services. Links to a variety of helpful resources.

THE BLACK DOG INSTITUTE -  https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
Evidence based resources to help individuals, workplaces, schools, parents and health professionals. Some great COVID-19 Resources at the moment

BEYOND BLUE -  https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Mental Health Support, Service and Action. Also excellent COVID-19 resources

THISWAYUP -  https://thiswayup.org.au/
Clinically proven online courses for a range of challenges. From short courses on managing stress to longer more specific programs. Take the test on the website to be directed to the most appropriate course for you. All programs are FREE until 30th of April 2020

IFARMWELL -   https://www.ifarmwell.com.au/ 

Helping farmers to manage during tough times. ifarmwell is also based on principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Complete a 5 module program in your own time. 

29k - 29k.org
Evidence based, Free app with great programs to build your wellbeing. Specifically designed for the current situation is the "Coping with Crisis" program

ACTCompanion -
Available on itunes and android. Companion app to The Happiness Trap book by "Russ Harris".  Currently free.
This is a fantastic app with lots of exercises and information to build psychological flexibility

COVID COACH - Apple only
Fantastic app with information, strategies and resources specifically designed for the COVID-19 crisis.

CBT-i Coach - Available on Android and Iphone
Evidence based app with monitoring, strategies and information to improve your sleep.

MindTheBump - 

Mindfulness exercises specifically designed for expecting and new mums.

Mindfulness Coach - 

Simple to follow app with Mindfulness exercises, information and goal setting

MINDMUM -
A great app for new and expecting mums, but helpful for parents at all stages. Information, strategies, planning and goal setting.

MindShift -

Anxiety focused app with information, relaxation tools, healthy thinking strategies, and taking action (goal setting)

Smiling Mind

Awesome mindfulness app with programs for everyone from 3 year olds to adults. Also a fantastic THRIVE INSIDE program specifically designed for the current COVID-19 situation

ReMinder -
Suicide Prevention Tool. Create your own suicide safety plan. Can be a really helpful tool to have on your phone in a crisis, even if you don't have thoughts of suicide. Or if you are concerned about someone you can work through the app with them.

Parenting is tough at the best of times. Isolation, change in routines and uncertainty due to Coronavirus has brought lots of challenges for families.

RAISING CHILDREN -  http://raisingchildren.com.au/
Australian parenting website with a wide range of information on parenting

EMERGING MINDS
https://emergingminds.com.au/resources/supporting-children-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak/ 

Curated some great resources for supporting children during COVID-19

Child Trends - This is an American site but is a fantastic list of resources for supporting children

 https://www.childtrends.org/publications/resources-for-supporting-childrens-emotional-well-being-during-the-covid-19-pandemic

SOUTH AUSTRALIA ONLY
-  SA COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line - 1800 632 753

- Regional Access - 24/7 Phone service for Rural South Australians -  https://saregionalaccess.org.au/  Call  1300 032 186

AUSTRALIAN

Lifeline - 13 11 14

Headspace - 1800 650 890

Free online and telephone service that supports young people aged between 12 and 25 and their families going through a tough time.

Kids Help Line - 1800 55 1800

A free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25.

 MensLine Australia -1300 78 99 78

A telephone and online support, information and referral service, helping men to deal with relationship problems in a practical and effective way.