Financial stress and your health

Financial stress can affect your relationships and health. It's common and can affects anyone, regardless of status. Seek help if you're affected.

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Express Plus Centrelink app

You can manage most of your Centrelink information with us using the mobile app.

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Domestic violence and abusive relationships

Domestic violence (family violence) is when someone uses violence to maintain power over someone they're close to. Learn about what to do if affected.

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Financial support during long-term illness

After being diagnosed with a long-term illness, it's important to think about the cost of treatment and support, travel and accommodation costs and childcare. Learn more here.

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What do social workers do?

Social workers can help if you have problems with your health, finances or living situation. Find out how a social worker may be able to help you.

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Mental health crisis support

A mental health crisis is when stress, emotions, or trauma may lead to harmful thoughts or actions. Learn how to find support and resources.

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Mental health resources for men

Many things can affect your mental health. There are many resources and supports available to help men improve and manage their mental health.

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Suicide warning signs

Recognising warning signs of suicide, determining those who are most at risk, and knowing how to access support could help save a life.

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Rural or remote mental health

Life in rural and remote locations can be rewarding, but accessing mental health support can sometimes be tough for people living there.

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Mental health resources

Good mental health improves your ability to cope with life's challenges. Read about where to find mental health information, support and advice.

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Mental health first aid

A mental health first aid training program can help you know what to do in a crisis situation. Learn what’s involved, and where to find a course.

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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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Addison's disease

In Addison's disease the adrenal glands don't make enough cortisol and aldosterone. Read about symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.

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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia affects your adrenal glands and causes imbalances in the levels of certain hormones. It can be mild or severe.

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Gambling addiction

People with a gambling addiction will continue to gamble even if it means risking financial security, relationships or home. Help is available.

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Understanding the costs of mental health services

Mental health care costs can vary depending on the service you use. Learn whether you are eligible for Government rebates to assist with your costs.

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Counsellors and counselling

If you are having difficulties in life, talking to a counsellor can help. Counsellors work in many areas, such as mental health, to provide advice.

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Older people and mental health

Older people can have mental health issues, such as anxiety or depression, which are often caused by triggers such as grief, loss or illness.

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Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental illness that affects how you think, feel, behave and understand reality. Learn about symptoms, treatments and getting support.

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Support for carers of people with dementia

Caring for someone with dementia can be hard and stressful at times, but there are organisations that can help with training and support.

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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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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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Caring for someone with cancer

If you care for someone with cancer, here is some useful information and resources on carer roles and emotional and financial support for you.

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Managing stress through the festive season

Christmas can lead to stress, family conflict and financial woes for many people. Check out these tips for keeping your cool during the festive season.

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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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Feeling worthless

Low self-esteem or feelings of worthlessness can happen to anyone. Learn more about what to do if you are feeling worthless, and where to get support.

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Psychosis

Psychosis may be caused or triggered by certain mental illnesses and/or drug use in vulnerable people. Find out more about causes and treatments

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Nervous breakdown

Nervous breakdown (mental breakdown) is when stress and anxiety become too much and affects your daily life. Seek help for treatment and prevention.

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Melancholia (melancholic depression)

Melancholia is a type of depression, sometimes referred to as melancholic depression. Read more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment here.

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Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)

Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) helps you change negative thought patterns and manage emotions and behaviours to build healthier relationships.

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