“If it was something I felt I couldn’t tell someone who had contact with my parents, or someone at school, that’s when I would go online.” WA young person
There are many online resources for mental health information and tips. Here are some that you may find helpful.
headspace
headspace is an organisation that helps support the mental health of young people aged to 12 to 25 in Australia. For general information on mental health, physical health, work and study or alcohol and other drugs, visit the headspace website. You can also find out where your nearest headspace centre is for in-person support.
eheadspace
Great for those in regional and remote areas but available to all, eheadspace provides free online support and counselling to young people and their families and friends. Connect with a headspace clinician for a one-on-one chat, or join a group chat on a particular topic you’d like help with.
Bite Back
Bite Back is a youth online mental health challenge run by Black Dog Institute, designed to increase happiness and reduce stress over six weekly challenges.
A popular free meditation app that’s designed to help you deal with the pressure, stress and challenges of daily life.
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This app is for you if you are feeling down after a breakup and need some ideas and activities to help you feel happier, including getting active and socialising with your friends and family.
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Get into a good sleep-wake routine to help you feel better and sleep better, with a six-week program that’s personalised to you.
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Sometimes anxiety and worries can take over - this app will help you schedule your worrying into a short daily time slot, so you can try to enjoy the rest of your day worry-free.
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Using simple visuals, this app can help you to slow the physical symptoms of stress and anxiety by controlling your breathing. It measures your heart rate as you go, in real-time using your phone’s camera.
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Designed with help from young people, this app is for planning a conversation with a friend who you think might be struggling with their mental health, with practical tips on how to support them.
Find out moreOnline programs and apps can be great ways to keep your mental health in mind. Sharing your problems with someone also really helps, so chat to a parent, teacher, friend or family member that you feel safe talking to.
Or if you want someone else to talk to, you can contact the following help services at any time, for free.