Services that can help........
There are lots of different services that can help you if you are having trouble with a mental health issue, so you should never feel like you are on your own you will always have someone there for you if you need them. If you find it to confronting to talk to them face to face you are able to call them without them knowing your identity and talk to a service that way. There are many ways around all situations.
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Kids helplineKids Helpline is a free, 24 hour counselling service for young people aged 5-25
years. Counselling is offered by phone, email and over the
web.
Counsellors respond to almost 4,500 calls each week about issues ranging from relationship breakdowns and bullying, to sexual abuse, homelessness, suicidal thoughts, and drug and alcohol use. The service aims to empower young people by assisting them to:
Kids helpline is a website promoting there name for kids all ages to call them if they are in need of help and are not sure who to speak to. Eheadspaceheadspace has a range of resources including fact sheets, research, videos, real stories and information for young people, parents, carers, schools and health professionals.
You are able to contact them by -calling them: number 1800 650 890 -chatting to them online -emailing themYoung people may contact us if they need advice, are worried about their mental health or are feeling isolated or alone. eheadspace can help with a broad range of issues like bullying, drug and alcohol issues, depression and anxiety, relationships, concerns about friends, fitting in and isolation. We also have experts who can provide work and study advice to young people and specialist support to parents and carers who are worried about a young person 12 - 25. eheadspace is part of headspace, the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. headspace offers support to young people in person through a network of 80 centres nationwide. For more information visit headspace.org.au I believe this website is very helpful and resourceful. |
BeyondblueMost Australians have had some experience with anxiety, depression or a related condition, whether they've experienced it themselves or had family, friends or work colleagues go through it. beyondblue’s work is aimed at achieving an Australian community that understands depression and anxiety, empowering all Australians, at any life-stage, to seek help. beyondblue takes a public health approach, which focuses on improving the health of the whole population, across the whole lifespan. We tailor approaches when working with specific population groups, and we work in a range of settings – including educational settings, workplaces, health services and online – in order to be accessible to as many people as possible.
MORE INFORMATION~ 1300 22 4636. THE LIVE CHATS WITH A BEYOND BLUE CHANCELLOR START FROM 3PM AND GO TO 12AM. I GIVE THIS WEBSITE A 10/10 BECAUSE IT HAS ALL THE INFORMATION THAT YOU NEED AND THE FACT THAT YOU CAN CHAT TO PEOPLE LIVE IS REALLY HELPFUL. Life lineLifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Somewhere in Australia there is a new call to Lifeline every minute. People call Lifeline’s 24 hour crisis line 13 11 14 about:
Donate online now or call 1800 800 768. I believe that life line is one of the best ways to get help when you are to her because its only a phone call away and anyone is about to get to a phone some way or another |
MooshunsMooshuns are moody cushions that you can get to help you through rough patches, I think its good because its a good idea to have something you can take all your emotions out on. They are Designed to work together, each small Mooshun has an expression that matches its colour and compliments or contrasts the other small Mooshuns. Available in variety packs of four or eight they are a fantastic emotional intelligence teaching and learning tool as they are bright, colourful, textural and tactile. Approx. 20 x 20cm. $10 each.
its a good way to get kids especially younger ones to open p about there lives, because normally they song want to talk about it because it can be a very emotional and touchy subject that people don't like to discuss. |