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Your mental health matters

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

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.

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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.

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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

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Take the Money and Mental Health Quiz

Understand the link between money and mental health and what kind of support you might need right now.

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Take the Perinatal Test

The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is a simple 10-question tool designed to help new parents identify signs of postnatal depression and anxiety.

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Learn about anxiety

When anxious feelings don't go away, happen without any reason or make it hard to cope with daily life it may be the sign of an anxiety condition. Anxiety conditions affect 1 in 4 people in Australia and they are treatable.

Learn about depression

We all feel sad, moody or low sometimes, it’s a normal part of life. If these feelings come and stay for more than 2 weeks it might be a sign that you have depression. Depression affects 1 in 7 people in Australia and it is treatable.

“I’m a doctor, I shouldn’t get sick... sometimes I’d cry while I was swimming. My eyes would be red but people wouldn’t know why, because you can’t see tears beneath goggles. ”

- Geoff’s experience of work stress and depression

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A (Very) Musical Christmas

20 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.

Airing on ABC iview on Friday, December 20 at 7:30 PM.

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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