Media
Informed media coverage on mental health is important. It creates recognition of mental illness as a serious national health problem. It can help change societal attitudes. It can also help reduce stigma.
From arranging comments and interviews to providing mental health statistics and more – if you’re in the media, Beyond Blue are here to assist you.
Media contacts
- connect you with people who can share their personal experience of a mental health condition
- arrange spokespeople to provide comments, information or interviews
- provide evidence-based mental health information and statistics.
For media releases prior to 1 January, 2023, content the media team: media@beyondblue.org.au.
Sarah Farnsworth
Communications Manager
Phone 0428 645 457
sarah.farnsworth@beyondblue.org.au
Maureen Devlin
Communications Senior AdviserPhone 0404 853 764
maureen.devlin@beyondblue.org.au
Caroline Illingworth
Communications Senior Adviser
Phone 0417 037 595
caroline.illingworth@beyondblue.org.au
General media enquiries
media@beyondblue.org.auAvailable for comment on
- Mental health system reform
- Depression and anxiety-related conditions
- Suicide prevention
- Prevention of mental health conditions
- Non-clinical supports, including peer support and digital supports
- Workplace mental health
- Mental health in regional/rural communities
- Reducing stigma
- Social isolation
- Impact of financial stress on mental health
- Support for small business owners
- Climate anxiety
- Mental health coaching
Students
Unfortunately we do not have the staff or resources to respond to student requests.
For information on depression, anxiety and suicide prevention: visit Learn about mental health.
To learn more about Beyond Blue: browse the About section.
Guide to responsible reporting
- suicide
- mental health conditions
- alcohol or other drugs.
