Mental health helplines
Information about key groups that can help with mental health problems, including healthdirect partners and leading Australian health organisations.
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How healthdirect can help you
healthdirect provides easy access to trusted, quality health information and advice online and over the phone. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to help you make informed choices anywhere, any time.
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Mental health services — infographic
There are several organisations that provide much of the support and education for people with mental illness and their families and carers throughout Australia.
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healthdirect Symptom Checker
Not feeling well? Use the healthdirect Symptom Checker to better understand your symptoms and get advice on when to seek medical attention.
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Mental health where to get help
Learn how to navigate the Australian mental health system and its helpful services – and find out about any potential costs.
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Your baby and the first few weeks
Bringing your baby home can be overwhelming, especially for new parents. Discover health checks and support services to help during those early weeks.
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Sexual assault and rape
Find out what to do if you are sexually assaulted or raped, including how to get medical help, and what support services are available.
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Feed Safe app
Feed Safe was developed to assist women in making the best decisions about alcohol and breastfeeding, by providing information based on the most current research and the official guidelines of the NHMRC
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Get the answers to your postnatal depression questions
Perinatal anxiety and depression (often called postnatal depression) is incredibly common among mums and dads, but many new parents don't speak up or get the help they need.
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Self-harm
Self-harm can involve cutting the skin, alcohol misuse or an eating disorder, and is often a way of coping with low self-esteem or trauma.
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