Personal

If you have personal issues that impact on your ability to study the following websites include information on health and wellbeing (including mental health and addiction) which may be interest.

Health

www.health.nsw.gov.au
A-Z health topics. Health services, health professionals. publications and reports

www.mydr.com.au
health and medical information

www.healthinsite.gov.au
Developed by Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care. A-Z health topics for professionals and general community

www.ruralhealth.org.au
Department of Health and Aging rural web site for health professionals, service providers, rural communities and individuals

www.sesahs.nsw.gov.au
Clinical management of Hepatitis C and HIV/Aids. Counselling research and prevention

www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au
NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service provides a range of information on health issues and services

Mental Health

www.mentalhealth.gov.au
Australian Government Mental Health and Wellbeing website, which includes www.beyondblue.org.au the National Depressive Initiative, Better Outcomes in Mental Health Care and Youth Mental Health initiative.

The site covers the following areas for consumers:
aging, education and prevention, conditions and disease, health products and medicines, healthcare systems, health workforce, rural health, health priorities, services, ethical issues and gene technology.

A - Z Mental Health Publications.

www.mentalhealth.asn.au
The Mental Health Association of NSW provides useful information on mental health matters, including factsheets on various disorders and conditions.

The following web sites have information on various mental health disorders and issues:

Anxiety/panic disorders

www.crufad.com
The Clinic Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression at St .Vincent's Hospital is a specialist unit providing treatment for adults with social phobia, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder and generalised anxiety disorder. The website is a self help site.

www.panicanxietydisorder.org.au
The Panic Disorder Association website has information on medication treatment and self help resources.

Depression and mood disorders

The following websites have information on understanding depression, its symptoms and treatment options.

www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
The Black Dog Institute has information on the types and causes of depression and has a short self help depression test.

www.beyondblue.org.au
The Beyond Blue website has information on contacting emergency help and information on young people and depression.

www.moodgym.anu.edu.au
Mood Gym is an interactive program designed to help individuals manage anxiety and depression and learn coping skills. Registration is free.

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder which involves both depressive (low) and manic (high) mood disorders and is sometimes called Manic Depressive Disorder.

www.bipolar.com.au
Offers helpful information for those already diagnosed with the disorder.

Eating disorders

The Butterfiy Foundation covers Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge eating disorders which are all psychological disorders focusing on weight control.

www.realitycheck.net.au
Information on eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating etc.

Grief

www.grieflink.asn.au
Grief Link offers comprehensive resources on how to deal with loss.

Schizophrenia

www.sfnsw.org.au
The Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW offers information on support groups and carers services. It also provides telephone information on counselling services.

www.aicafmha.net.au
Website for Australian Infant, Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Association Ltd

www.healthinsite.gov.au
Provides information on many topics on mental health and is useful for those supporting people affected by mental health.

Suicide Prevention

For immediate help contact:

  • Lifeline on 13 11 14
  • Kids Help Line on 1800 55 1800 (under 18 years)
  • Call 000 for Ambulance, Police or Fire brigade
  • The Accident and Emergency Department of a hospital

Addiction

www.drugaware.com.au
The Drug Awareness website contains information on drinking and spiking drinks

www.quit.org.au
Quit smoking help line

www.aa.org.au
Lists the "twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous" and details about meeting throughout the state

www.al-anon.alateen.org
Information for families and friends affected by problem drinking

www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au
NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service has a wide range of information on health services including drug and alcohol information

Youth

www.kidshelp.com.au
Kids Helpline web site is Australia's free 24 hour confidential counselling service for young people 5-18 years of age.

www.headroom.net.au
An Australian website designed by young people to promote positive mental health. This site caters for adolescents, children and families and friends and professional service providers.

www.realitycheck.net.au
Information on eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating etc

Relationships

www.relationships.com.au
Crisis help and support in to better relationships

www.menslineaus.org.au
Web site of Men's Line Australia 24 hour, 7 day week telephone counselling service Ph 130078 99 78

Family problems, relationships, lonely, angry etc

http://www.familyrelationships.gov.au
Practical information on building relationships including change such as divorce or step-families

www.interrelate.org.au
Counselling service relationships, mediation, men's service, children's services and indigenous services

www.crnhq.org
Conflict Resolution Network provides information on training and a summary of 12 conflict resolution skills

Sexuality

www.glcsnsw.org.au
The Gay and Lesbian Counselling Service of NSW is a volunteer counselling service and provides free, anonymous and confidential counselling and information and referral services and support groups for gay men and lesbians. Fact sheets on various issues.

www.seahorsesoc.org
Provides mutual support for cross dressers, trans gendered people and their families and partners

Financial Support

www.centrelink.gov.au
Australian Government agency provides a range of services including financial assistance for study

www.welfarerights.org.au
Free independent information and advice on Social Security Law including fact sheets on issues to do with benefits and allowances.

www.financialcounsellors.asn.au
provides contact details of accredited financial counsellors and has fact sheets on various issues.

The following charitable organisations provide assistance to families and individuals in financial crisis.

Gambling

Problem gambling can have a huge impact on individuals and families and society.

www.dgr.nsw.gov.au
The NSW Department of Gaming and Racing website has 24 hour state wide telephone helpline information for problem gamblers their families and friends.

www.gamblersanonymous.org.au
Gamblers Anonymous is a support group for friends and family of the gambler.

www.wesleymission.org.au/centres/gambling
Wesley Gambling Counselling Services website has information for families affected by gambling.

Legal

www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au
Legal Aid NSW has a lot of information on legal issues and offers A-Z list of legal problems.

www.lawstuff.org.au
Lawstuff provides a lot of information for children and young people under 25 years.