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Social behaviour disorders

Social behaviour disorders impact a person’s ability to manage positive behaviour. Learn more about the types and signs and ways to find help.

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that causes a complex range of behavioural symptoms. ASD may be mild, moderate or severe.

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Smiling Mind

Smiling Mind is a free app designed to help reduce stress and improve your wellbeing.

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Bullying and harassment

It comes in many forms – such as verbal, physical or online abuse – and bullying can leave the target feeling weak, helpless and even responsible.

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Staying safe during floods and cyclones

Floods and cyclones are part of Australian life. Learn how to protect your health, know which health conditions put you at greater risk, and limit the stress that floods and cyclones can cause you and those around you.

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Sleep Ninja app

Sleep Ninja® is a free, evidence-based smartphone app shown to be effective in helping young people with sleep problems.

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Depression Online - online program

Depression online program from Mental Health Online is designed to help adults over 18 to learn and implement skills and strategies that help manage depression and improve their overall mental health and wellbeing.

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Wellbeing Plus - online program

The Wellbeing Course from MindSpot is recommended for people who are 60 years of age or older, are Australian residents and experience low mood, depression, stress, social anxiety, panic attacks or general worry

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Depression-Anxiety - online program

Depression-Anxiety online program from Mental Health Online is designed to help adults over 18 to manage the symptoms of depression and anxiety at the same time. This program is based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and has been developed by psychologists and researchers from the National eTherapy Centre at Swinburne University.

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Workplace mental health

These pages include information and resources on how your mental health can be affected at work, and strategies for staying well.

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