Your mental health matters

Taking care of your mental health and wellbeing can look different for everyone. It's about finding a balance and knowing what works for you.

Being aware of them and making a plan is a great place to start.

Create your wellbeing plan

Call or chat online to a counsellor

If you’re going through a hard time right now, the Beyond Blue Support Service is available 24/7 for brief counselling.

It's free and confidential.

Call a counsellor on 1300 22 4636 or chat to a counsellor online.

Talk to a counsellor

Connect with others online

Anonymously read, share and learn from people who know what you're going through.

Share your experience with our welcoming peer support community.

Sign up or log into the Forums to join a community of people who you can relate to.

Visit our Forums

Get a mental health coach

NewAccess mental health coaching is a free guided 6-session program for when you're feeling stressed about everyday life issues. You don't need a doctor's referral.

Currently offered in parts of New South Wales and Queensland. NewAccess for Small Business Owners is available nationally via telehealth.

Find a coach today

How else can we help you?

Natural disasters and your mental health

As the temperature heats up, bushfires and warnings can take a toll on your mental health. It’s important to have a plan, stay connected and seek help early.

Explore support resources

Tears welled in my eyes. My heart raced... I thought I was having a medical emergency. I thought I was dying.
 
The great irony was that to anyone just walking past, all they would have seen was a girl standing in a foyer.

- Milli describes what a panic attack feels like

Browse stories from others

Help someone in distress get the support they need

More than 750 people will reach out to Beyond Blue's service in the next 24 hours.

Your donation will help us ensure every call, webchat and email are answered.

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A (Very) Musical Christmas

December 2024

This holiday season, in support of Beyond Blue, the Michael Cassel Group aims to bring festive cheer while raising awareness about mental health. Starring Eddie Perfect, Cody Simpson, Casey Donovan, Justine Clark, Tim Draxl, Jason Arrow and more.

Stream now on ABC iview.

Sydney, NSW: Volunteer at Coastrek 2025

4 April 2025

Sign up to be a volunteer at Coastrek Sydney 2025. Bring your friends or your colleagues along for an epic day! Cheer on trekkers while they walk along Sydney’s iconic harbour and eastern beaches coastline in support of mental health.

Be like the Beyond Blue Team and set up your Big Blue Table in less than 10 minutes!

Is Vegemite worse than Marmite? Hmmm
#BeyondTheScreen has raised over $26,000 so far this month. Who else is joining us this month? 😍

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'Your Passion, Your Pride' perfectly describes what Wear It Purple day is all about. Wear your purple today as a symbol of pride, and show your your support to the LGBTIQ+ community 💜

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“How do you describe it when your mental health is juuuuust starting to slip?” Here’s what you said 👀
It’s never too early to reach out for support 💙

_{This website has been established to provide information about anxiety, depression and suicide to the Australian community. The website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should seek the advice of an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your own circumstances. You should not disregard professional medical advice, or delay seeking it, because of any information contained on this website.}

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