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.
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Beyond Blue is here to help all people in Australia achieve their best possible mental health.

Earlier, easier, together.

Whether you're seeking mental health information or 24/7 qualified support for you or someone else, we're here for you. 

Call or chat online to a counsellor

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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

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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.

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Get a mental health coach

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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

3 in 4 LGBTIQ+ people have experienced a mental health condition at some point in their life.

Factors like discrimination and isolation lead to disproportionately high rates of poor mental health among the LGBTIQ+ community.

Prioritising your mental health and wellbeing can help you navigate the unique challenges, enabling you to celebrate your identity with resilience and confidence.

Learn more about LGBTIQ+ mental health

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.
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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

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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.

Donate today

Upcoming Beyond Blue events

From volunteering to fundraising, there are many ways to get involved. 

Together, we can help all people in Australia achieve their best possible mental health.

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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.

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Get mental health tips for everyday, stay in the loop with Beyond Blue's work in the community and more!

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February 13 marks the anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations, who continue to experience trauma because of government policies of child removal and assimilation policies. At Beyond Blue, we are committed to supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of First Nations Peoples, their families and their communities across Australia.
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As allies, it’s important to listen to and empathise with people in the LGBTIQ+ community, who experience higher rates of mental health distress due to discrimination and isolation. The more we understand, the better we can provide support.
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Social media is an big part of our lives, but it can have a negative impact on our mental health if we don’t use it mindfully. This Safer Internet Day, we're sharing a few ways you can make your social media space a bit safer for your mental health.
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At Beyond Blue we celebrate the strength, resilience and diversity of our LGBTIQ+ communities and recognise the disproportionately high rate of mental health challenges they face due to factors like discrimination and isolation. We all have a part to play in closing this gap and supporting the mental wellbeing of the LGBTIQ+ community. 
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Join us for a 30 day journey to better your mental health by signing up to our Mental Health Mission. The mission is full of research backed strategies to help you get back to feeling like yourself, sooner. Beyond Blue is here for you before things get beyond you 💙

Sign up now at the link in our bio to start the challenge with us!
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The black Saturday bushfires of 2009 are etched in the memory of so many Australians. In this episode of Not Alone, Cliff shares his inspiring story of coming to terms with his trauma, and growing from it. Listen to the episode at the link in our bio.

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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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