A mental health crisis is a period of intense, often dangerous, emotional distress or instability that needs help beyond someone's coping skills. It can include feelings of daunting despair or anxiety, hopelessness, helplessness, and intrusive, powerful thoughts of self-harm or wanting to harm others.
A support group is a meeting of individuals dealing with similar challenges, where they can express their concerns. By sharing their experiences, members provide each other with support, encouragement, and comfort, while also receiving the same in return.
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Speak with your doctor to find a suitable mental health professional for you.
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In your first meeting, mental health professionals may ask about your symptoms, medical history, family history and any substance use.
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Conversations with a mental health professional are confidential under Australian law, except if you are at risk of harm to yourself or others, or if a crime is involved.
Remember the “self” in self-care. We each come to it with our own perspective, and it’s not a one-size-fits-all kind of practice. Still, we can try these self-care ideas if we’re looking for a place to start experimenting until we find what works for us.
We offer a collection of mental health organisations, professional, peer, and lifestyle community resources organized by geographical location and service type to help individuals find suitable support options that can enhance their mental health and promote a healthier mindset.
Our directory listings are compiled by our team from recognized Australian organizations endorsed by industry bodies, as well as recommendations from our community MHFAiders who are familiar with local support options.
While we strive to keep our listings up-to-date, we cannot guarantee that all listed resources will be operational at the time of inquiry. We do not accept private business submissions for a fee; however, we provide links to local private directories for further research to ensure you can conduct due diligence on potential recommendations.
Please contact us if you have any concerns with any listing and we will investigate the suitability of the service for our community