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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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10 strategies for managing anxiety - Beyond Blue - Beyond Blue

There are a range of strategies you can try to manage anxiety. What works is different for everyone, and it can take time to find what works best for you.

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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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Types of depression - Beyond Blue

Depression is a serious condition that affects 1 in 7 Australians. Explore the types of depression and support available.

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Panic disorder - Beyond Blue - Beyond Blue

Panic disorder is when panic attacks are recurrent and disabling. Around 40 per cent of Australians have a panic attack once or twice in their lives.

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National mental health helplines and support groups - Beyond Blue - Beyond Blue

Talking about what’s going on makes a difference. Anyone in Australia can use these free mental health helplines and support groups for mental health.

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Get support - Beyond Blue - Beyond Blue

We all have bad days. It can make a real difference having someone to talk to. Our free mental health services help connect you to that person.

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Talk to a counsellor - Beyond Blue - Beyond Blue

Our free mental health line and online brief counselling service is open 24/7 for everyone in Australia. Reach out to us to find the support you need.

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Suicide Prevention - Beyond Blue - Beyond Blue

1 in 6 Australians will have thoughts of suicide. We can help you find the information and support you need to stay safe and help those close to you.

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Urgent Help - Beyond Blue - Beyond Blue

If you are seriously injured or know someone who is at risk of harm right now, call Triple Zero (000) for an ambulance. Find more urgent support options.

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Support someone - Beyond Blue - Beyond Blue

Get practical resources to help you support someone with anxiety, depression or suicidal feelings. We’ve also got tips for looking after yourself.

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