Mental Health Websites
UniMelb support
(for University of Melbourne students only)
Managing Stress and anxiety – strategies and tips on managing stress and anxiety around study and life
UniMelb Wellbeing workshops – workshops run by UniMelb counselling services on personal development, mental health, and wellbeing issues.
https://services.unimelb.edu.au/counsel/student-workshops#resilience-and-wellbeing
Find out more about Mental Health
Access online programs and trusted information on depression, stress and anxiety at mindhealthconnect
Be aware of the signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Access online programs and trusted information on depression, stress and anxiety at mindhealthconnect or the Black Dog Institute
Get tips on how to manage work, money and study from ReachOut
Reachout provides health information for diverse communities including LGBTQI support, First Nations wellbeing
Mental health self-support
Black Dog Institute - Apps and resources recommended by experts in mental health, particularly for young people.
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
myCompass - a self-help program to help with mood, anxiety and stress
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/digital-tools-apps/mycompass/
Ecouch – a self-help program designed to help with anxiety and worry, social anxiety and depression.
Mood Gym is like a self-help book which helps teach skills to prevent and manage symptoms of depression and anxiety.
https://moodgym.com.au/
Mental Health Apps
Worried or feeling low?
ReachOut WorryTime – an app that gives you a place to store your worries until later, so you don’t get caught up in them and can get on with your day.
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.worrytime
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/reachout-worrytime/id1502182473
Try out the MindDoc app – a popular app to help you understand depression and anxiety
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.moodpath.android
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/minddoc-your-companion/id1052216403
iOS: https://apps
Building coping resources
Try out the MoodMission app to help you manage times when you’re feeling tense http://moodmission.com/
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.moodmission.moodmissionapp
iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/moodmission/id1140332763?mt=8
Sanvello - an app that helps build a toolkit of coping, coaching and goal tracking strategies
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pacificalabs.pacifica
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sanvello-anxiety-depression/id922968861
Try out the MindDoc app – a popular app to help you understand depression and anxiety
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.moodpath.android
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/minddoc-your-companion/id1052216403
Peer support
TalkLife – a peer-support app that helps connect you with people who might be dealing with the same challenges as you.
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bearpty.talklife&hl=en_IN
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/talklife-depression-anxiety/id449804588
Safety against Suicide
Beyond Now – a suicide safety planning app if you’re struggling to cope
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.org.beyondblue.beyondnow
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/beyondnow-suicide-safety-plan/id1059270058
Mental Health Podcasts
Learning about mental health
Mental – The podcast to destigmatise mental health. https://www.mentalpodcast.ie/ and Available on Apple Podcast and Spotify
Mental Illness Happy Hour. Paul Gilmartin interviews different public figures and doctors to talk about mental illness and make others feel like they are not alone. More info https://mentalpod.com/about-the-show Available on their website and on Spotify
Therapy for Black Girls. https://therapyforblackgirls.com/podcast/ and Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Spotify
Talk to Someone
For University of Melbourne students only
From UniMelb: free appointment with a University of Melbourne counsellor
Outside the university:
If you are concerned about how you are feeling and need information, advice or support call the beyondblue support line on 1300 22 4636 or make an appointment to talk to a GP
Headspace is a website for young people – you can get help on line or in person
Mensline offers free 24/7 counselling support for men about anger management, family and relationship issues, addiction and other mental health issues
Queerspace offers counselling and peer support for the LGBTQIA+ community
This Way Up - Online therapy on demand to help with stress, anxiety and depression
Pola Practice – an inclusive mental health community providing resources and therapy services respectful of diversity
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/digital-tools-apps/mycompass/