Speak Out August 2021

WELLBEING

Coping with COVID

Coping with COVID-19, knowing people affected by it and following restrictions are all hard things we have to do right now. Many of us feel anxious, frustrated, lonely, exhausted, and overwhelmed. Talking to someone about how you feel, or getting advice on how to support others can help. Speech Pathology Australia's advisors have gathered together a list of services and resources that might be useful.

MENTAL HEALTH Head to Health https://www.headtohealth.gov.au

Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467 24 hour support if you or someone you know is feeling suicidal Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia (PANDA) – 1300 726 306 panda.org.au 9am-7.30pm Monday to Friday Online support to women, men and their families to assist with recovery from perinatal anxiety and depression. Telephone information, counselling & referral service R U OK provides information for supporting others who may be struggling, including advice on how to start a conversation about their wellbeing. https://www.ruok. org.au/how-to-ask Provides phone and email-based support for adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse, as well as for their supporters and the professionals who work with them. Available 9 am to 5 pm, seven days a week. Bravehearts: 1800 272 831 bravehearts.org.au The Bravehearts information and support line can be accessed by anyone wanting information or support relating to child sexual assault. Available 8.30 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday. Living Well livingwell.org.au The Living Well app is specifically designed to assist men who have been sexually abused in childhood. They also provide face-to-face counselling in South East Queensland, as well as national phone and web-based counselling. SEXUAL ASSAULT/TRAUMA Blue Knot Foundation: 1300 657 380 blueknot.org.au

Funded by the Australian Government, Head to Health is a one-stop shop of all things related to digital mental health. There is specific information about COVID support. Life Line 13 11 14 Text: 0477131114 6pm- midnight lifeline.org.au 24 hour telephone and online crisis counselling, support groups & suicide prevention service. Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636 beyondblue.org.au Email and Chat also available from their website Telephone and online information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health. Available 24 hours a day. See also: Beyond Blue Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service 1800 512 348 There is also an online chat service, forums, and other forms of support available. Kids Helpline – 1800 551 800 kidshelpline.com.au counsellor@kidshelpline.com.au Chat function also available on their website. 24 hour confidential and private counselling service specifically for children and young people aged 5 to 25 years. MensLine Australia – 1300 789 978 mensline.org.au 24 hour telephone and online support, counselling and information service for Australian men. Also for men who have difficulties with family violence.

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