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Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue’s work is aimed at achieving an Australian community that understands depression and anxiety, empowering all Australians, at any life stage, to seek help.

Many Australians have some experience with anxiety and depression or related disorders, whether it is personal or via family, friends or work colleagues. beyondblue raises awareness, reduces stigma and ensures people have access to the information they need to ensure recovery, management and resilience.   

Beyond Blue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation and a bipartisan initiative of the Australian, state and territory governments.  

Beyond Blue works in partnership with health services, schools, workplaces, universities, media and community organisations, as well as people living with depression/anxiety and their carers, to bring together expertise and provide tools and resources.

Beyond Blue’s key result areas:

  • increase awareness of depression and anxiety
  • reduce stigma and discrimination
  • improve help seeking
  • reduce impact and disability
  • facilitate learning, collaboration, innovation and research

For information on depression, anxiety and related disorders, available treatments and where to get help, visit www.beyondblue.org.au, call Beyond Blue info line: 1300 22 4636 (local call cost from a landline), or email infoline@beyondblue.org.au

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Last reviewed: September 2019

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How to help someone with anxiety or depression - Beyond Blue - Beyond Blue

We have information and resources to help you decide what to say and do to support a friend, partner or someone else with anxiety or depression.

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Treatments for depression - Beyond Blue - Beyond Blue

Learn about a range of effective treatments for depression, such as therapy and antidepressant medications. What works best will differ for everyone.

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Support someone to see a mental health professional - Beyond Blue

Supporting someone to see a mental health professional can be difficult. Find out how to get started, what to expect and how you can be involved.

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Treatments for anxiety - Beyond Blue - Beyond Blue

There’s a wide range of evidence-based psychological and medical anxiety treatments. Learn more about 6 treatments which are proven to work.

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Causes of depression - Beyond Blue - Beyond Blue

Depression may be caused by of a combination of life events, family history, personality, drug and alcohol use, and changes in the brain.

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NewAccess mental health coaching - Beyond Blue - Beyond Blue

NewAccess mental health coaching is a free, confidential 6-session self-help program designed to give you the skills to manage everyday life stresses.

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Understand Depression - Beyond Blue - Beyond Blue

Depression is a serious condition that affects 1 in 7 Australians. Explore the causes, symptoms, and available support to help you navigate the challenges.

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Types of anxiety - Beyond Blue - Beyond Blue

There are many types of anxiety, with a range of signs and symptoms. Find out the common signs, symptoms and treatments of several types of anxiety.

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Our work with first nations peoples - Beyond Blue - Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue recognises the work needed to address depression, anxiety and related drug and alcohol problems in First Nations communities.

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Parenting and mental health - Beyond Blue - Beyond Blue

Find parenting information and resources to support mental health and wellbeing for children, young people and families.

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