Helplines
If you, or someone you know, is experiencing a mental health crisis, please immediately call 000 or present to your nearest Emergency Department for professional intervention.
CALL 13 11 14
24/7 Crisis
Support
This link provides psycho-educational information about anxiety disorders, free automated psychological assessment and self-help treatment programs, plus low cost therapist-assisted programs over 12 weeks.
For Children:
"I Can Relax!" Relaxation audio for Children by Donna B. Pincus (Artist) Audio down loads or CD
Parenting programs and Fearless - University of Queensland
This link provides high quality, scientifically validated parenting programs online and in person. Free of charge supported by Queensland Health.
Free online anxiety program for 8-17 year olds. www.brave4you.psy.uq.edu.au/
is a ten-week, online program for the treatment and early intervention of anxiety problems in children and teenagers. It consists of ten sessions that are completed by the child, and five or six sessions for their parents, with separate programs for children versus adolescents.
Book and Audio
Sitting Still Like a Frog: Mindfulness Exercises for Kids (and Their Parents)
Sleep support
For Teens and Adults:
https://www.mindful.org/a-mindfulness-practice-for-better-sleep/
https://www.mindful.org/the-mindful-practice-podcast-mindfulness-for-sleep/
Insight timer (App)
For Children:
Sleep meditation for going to sleep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4oS680-Dnw
https://ecouch.anu.edu.au/welcome
e-hub’s newest self help interactive program includes modules for social anxiety and generalised anxiety as well as depression. It provides self-help interventions drawn from cognitive, behavioural and interpersonal therapies as well as relaxation and
Depression
An online support group for people affected by depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety disorders. It aims to reduce stigma, and to provide support, hope and opportunities for sharing successful coping strategies. The group is run as a moderated bulletin board with strict protocols to enhance safety and privacy.
Expert information on depression and Bipolar Disorder for the general public as well as professionals, including information on getting help for mood disorders, suggestions on ways of staying well, and detailed information about the Institute's research activities.
Happiness Trap Pocketbook
This simplified, cartoon-based version of the original book, is now out in all good bookstores in Australia and New Zealand, as well as on Kindle. The main aim of the book is to make The Happiness Trap appealing and accessible and easy-to-read: a) for people who are not keen readers, b) for teenagers, and c) for folks who are so stressed, anxious or depressed that reading is really hard work. The secondary aim is to provide a quick and easy refresher course for anyone who’s already read the original. Check out these pages to get a sense of it: The Happiness Trap Pocketbook - Sample pages
https://ecouch.anu.edu.au/welcome
e-hub’s newest self help interactive program includes modules for social anxiety and generalised anxiety as well as depression. It provides self-help interventions drawn from cognitive, behavioural and interpersonal therapies as well as relaxation and
headspace provides young people 12-25, and their families, with information, support and advice on general health; mental health and wellbeing; alcohol and other drugs; education, employment and other services. headspace centres around Australia provide young people with access to youth-friendly health professionals and the headspace website has a section devoted to supporting parents and carers.
A popular interactive program which incorporates cognitive-behaviour therapy for depression. It was first launched in 2001 and is now in its third revision. MoodGYM has been extensively researched and its effectiveness has been demonstrated in randomised controlled trials.
Partners in Depression is an innovative information and support group program. The group program is for people who love, live with or support someone experiencing depression. It has been developed using the current evidence in this field.
Apps
Mindshift CBT app
Smiling Mind
Calm
Daily relaxation/mindfulness for children and teens
The resilience project
Headspace guided meditation
Gratitude journal
Gratitude diary
Live Happy
Gratitude Stream
Dyslexia Quest
An app designed to identify and strengthen cognitive areas related to dyslexia
Text grabber
An app that takes a picture of whiteboard work and translates it to text. Great for those having difficulty copying from the whiteboard in class.
Icope
Developed by mental health nurses it offers alternatives to self harm. Practical easy steps to distract, displace and seek help, at the touch of a button.
Irunurun
Habit tracker
Mindfulness
Daily relaxation/mindfulness promoter and tracker
Voice to text
Journals thought by recording them and converting these to text.
Pzizz
For insomnia, stress relief, and to boost energy. Improve sleep and learn to power nap.
Positive Penguins
Designed to support/enhance positive thinking pattern in children
Virtual Speech centre
Lots of apps that support language issues and language development. Used by Speech therapist!
Feeling Mindful (5+yrs), Helps children understand their feelings, teaches about the brain and supports feelings of being present and relaxed and accepting in a fun interactive way.
Drugs and Substance Abuse
Australian Drug Information Network
The ADIN provides a central point of access to quality Internet-based alcohol and drug information provided by prominent organisations in Australia and internationally.
Disclaimer: Information contained in this website or linked sites is intended to be educational in nature. It is not intended to be a substitute for psychological, medical, legal or other professional advice. It is best to consult directly with individual professionals.
headspace provides young people 12-25, and their families, with information, support and advice on general health; mental health and wellbeing; alcohol and other drugs; education, employment and other services. headspace centres around Australia provide young people with access to youth-friendly health professionals and the headspace website has a section devoted to supporting parents and carers.
www.drugrehab.com/treatment/help-for-teens/
Help for teens with drug or Alcohol problems.
www.drugrehab.com/treatment/resources-for-moms
Resources for parents. Information to education parents on how to react if they discover their child has a drug or alcohol problem.
Grief and Trauma
Australian Child & Adolescent Trauma, Loss
& Grief Network (ACATLGN)
For everyone involved in the care of children/youth and interested in the potential impact of trauma, loss and grief experiences.
Phone: 0401 741 170
Fax: (07) 4573 1168
Email: receptioncfp@gmail.com
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Address: 1-66 Daisy Rd, Manly West 4179, Brisbane, Queensland.
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